Sept. 13, 2008

Bronx, N.Y. - The Fordham women's tennis team dropped their season opener to Rhode Island on Saturday afternoon by a 6-1 count. The postponed match from Friday saw only senior Dominique Liguori get a victory this afternoon.

Ligouri topped Kirsten Leikem at first singles in straight sets, 6-1 and 6-3. That win turned out to be the lone bright spot for the Rams, as Rhode Island won the other five singles matches in straight sets.

Rhode Island also took the double point, despite Liguori and Martina Featherston winning their first doubles match, 8-6.

The Fordham women's tennis team will next be in action on Sunday, September 21st, as they host Manhattan at noon.

SINGLES

1 - Dominique Liguori (FOR) def. Kirsten Leikem; 6-1, 6-3

2 - Pam Emery (URI) def. Martina Featherston; 6-1, 6-2

3 - Tristany Leikem (URI) def. Sarah Tremaine 6-1, 6-0

4 - Christen Cadigan (URI) def. Jane Carroll; 6-2, 6-2

5 - Amanda Barletta (URI) def. Kathryn Silva; 6-0, 6-0

6 - Brooke Hoover (URI) def. Brittany Russell; 6-0, 6-0

DOUBLES

1 - Liguori/Featherston (FOR) def. Chacon/Hedstrom; 8-6

2 - K. Leikem/T. Leikem (URI) def. Tremaine/Russell; 8-1

3 - Barletta/Emery (URI); 8-0