10/14/2008
Women's Tennis Falls to Smith College

WORCESTER, MASS. 10/14/08 - The Smith College women's tennis team posted an 8-1 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory over host Clark University on Tuesday afternoon at Corash Tennis Courts. With the victory, Smith improved to 2-5 (2-5 NEWMAC). Clark fell to 3-9 overall and 0-7 in league play.

Smith started the day with a 3-0 lead after sweeping doubles play.

First-year Julia Bergeron was the lone winner for Clark. She prevailed 6-3, 6-1 over Smith's Gianna Teague in No. 2 singles. It was her team-best six victory of the season.

Clark will travel to Becker College for a non-conference match next Thursday (3 p.m.).

Smith College 8, Clark University 1

Singles competition:

1. Diana Fiumefreddo (SMI) def. Rebecca Friedberg (CLK) 6-2, 6-1

2. Julia Bergeron (CLK) def. Gianna Teague (SMI) 6-3, 6-1

3. Jaimi Inskeep (SMI) def. Willa Dunn (CLK) 6-0, 6-0

4. Nicole Anderson (SMI) def. Phoebe Livingston (CLK) 6-2, 6-2

5. Mindy Chu (SMI) def. Rebecca Good (CLK) 6-0, 6-0

6. Melissa Wong (SMI) def. Jenni Adams (CLK) 6-1, 6-3

Doubles competition:

1. Diana Fiumefreddo/Clair Oblamski (SMI) def. Phoebe Livingston/Rebecca Friedberg (CLK) 8-2

2. Jaimi Inskeep/Gianna Teague (SMI) def. Emily Schweitzer/Willa Dunn (CLK) 8-3

3. Nawal Mays/Mindy Chu (SMI) def. Julia Bergeron/Rebecca Good (CLK) 8-1

Match Notes: Smith College 2-5, 2-5

Clark University 3-9, 0-7