Tennis Opens up 2010 Spring Season With Loss to Syracuse

Syracuse, N.Y. - Emily Harman defeated senior Livia Gherman, 6-2, 6-2, at first singles and teamed up with Chelsea Jones for a win at the top doubles position to lead Syracuse to a 7-0 win over UAlbany to open up the Great Danes' spring season.

Syracuse swept doubles play over the Great Danes, with Harman and Chelsea Jones defeating Gherman and Susan Ma, 8-2. At the second singles position, Alessondra Parra and C.C. Sardinha defeated Laine Mackey and Aubrey Brooks, 8-5. The Orange completed the sweep at third doubles, with Simone Kalhorn and Eleanor Peters posting an 8-5 victory over Caitlin Crowlen and Sarah Iannone.

The Orange claimed every singles win led by Harman at the top position. At second singles, Parra defeated Mackey, 6-4, 7-5, and Christina Tan recorded a 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) win over Ma in the third spot. Peters posted a 6-2, 6-1 win over Crowley in fourth singles, while Kalhorn defeated Brooks, 6-2, 6-0 in the fifth position. Sardinha swept Iannone, 6-0, 6-0, to seal the win for Syracuse.

UAlbany will continue action on the road on Saturday, visiting St. Bonaventure for a non-conference match starting at 1 p.m.

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information