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University of Massachusets Athletics
University of Massachusetts
Rhode Island*
UMass Dominates Rhode Island, 7-0, In Women's Tennis
March 29, 2006 | Tennis
March 29, 2006
Kingston, R.I. - The beginning of Atlantic 10 play signified a fresh beginning for the University of Massachusetts women's tennis team (6-6, 1-0 A-10). They responded by defeating the University of Rhode Island this afternoon, 7-0, in Kingston R.I.
The Minutewomen started strong in doubles, winning each match. Michele Spiess and Masha Pozar teamed up to win No. 1 doubles, 8-0. Susan Johnson and Jana Bartoloni paired to win No. 2 doubles, 9-7. Of note, senior Lesley Fisher got into her first action of the spring. She teamed with Kristin DiPiero to win No. 3 doubles, 8-2.
After winning the doubles point, the Minutewomen took care of business in singles competition. At No. 1 singles, Masha Pozar improved her dual match singles record to 11-4. Spiess continued the success by defeating her opponent at No. 2 singles, 6-1, 6-1. At No. 3 singles, Susan Johnson needed a third set to defeat her opponent 6-0, 6-7, 10-5. Dorothy Iwanowicz, Stephanie Gimenez, and Jana Bartoloni took down their opponents at Nos. 4, 5, and 6.
The Minutewomen are back in action on Sunday, April 2nd, as they take on Atlantic 10 rival Temple in a 12 noon clash. The match will take place at Mt. Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass.
Doubles:
#1 Michele Spiess/Masha Pozar (M) def. Erin Fleming/Grace Hedstrom (R) 8-0
#2 Susan Johnson/Jana Bartoloni (M) def. Valerie Chacon/Jess Sims (R) 9-7
#3 Kristin DiPiero/Lesley Fisher (M) def. Haley Loewenthal/Emily Conant (R) 8-2
Singles:
#1 Masha Pozar (M) def. Valerie Chacon (R) 6-4, 6-0
#2 Michele Spiess (M) def. Erin Fleming (R) 6-1, 6-1
#3 Susan Johnson (M) def. Grace Hedstron (R) 6-0, 6-7, 10-5
#4 Dorothy Iwanowicz (M) def. Jess Sims (R) 6-1, 6-1
#5 Stephanie Gimenez (M) def. Haley Loewenthal (R) 6-0, 6-2
#6 Jana Bartoloni (M) def. Emily Conant (R) 6-3, 6-3
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