RED RAIDERS VICTORIUS IN BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY IN THE PATRIOT LEAGUE 

Hamilton, NY (4/1) - After dominating the Patriot League Fall individual tournament, the Colgate University women's tennis team set the tone for the League tournament narrowly defeating the 2000 champion Army 4-3 on Saturday.

In a match between the two favorites to take the league title, Lauren Erikson proved to be one of the deciding factors recovering after dropping the first set 6-1 at No. 1 singles.  Following a brief conference with coach Bob Dallis, Erikson played immaculate tennis to seal the victory in the second and third sets, 6-1, 6-4.  Lorraine Coulter and Lindsey Suffredini also posted an exciting victory at No. 2 doubles slot, 9-7.  

Colgate remains undefeated in Patriot League play (2-0) and squares off against Lehigh on Saturday, April 7th.  

Singles

No. 1 — Lauren Erikson (CU) def. Annie Weber 1-6, 6-1, 6-4
No. 2 — Cheryl Hamilton (A)  def. Jen Buntman 6-1, 6-4
No. 3 — Nicole Scattolini (CU) def. Annie Collier 6-3, 6-2
No. 4 — Lorraine Coulter  (CU) def. Ali Rohr 7-5, 6-3
No. 5 — Melanie Bundoc (A) def. Kelli Provenzano 6-1, 6-1
No. 6 — Melissa Sentelle (A) def. Lindsey Suffredini 7-5, 6-4