MADISON, N.J. (April 11, 2018) - The FDU women's tennis team knocked off DeSales 8-1 Wednesday afternoon.

The Devils move to 5-3 and 2-0 in the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom.

FDU led 2-1 after doubles, as the team of senior Amelia Vetto and junior Allyson Wolf notched 8-1 win at No. 2 doubles. The Devils gained the edge heading into singles after senior Serina Grande and freshman Kira Bradley picked up an 8-3 victory.

The Devils swept singles play, with some matches playing only one set due to darkness. Bradley and sophomore Mia Capozzoli controlled the bottom of the lineup, winning 6-0, 6-1 and 6-1, 6-1 respectively.

Freshman Nicole DelRosso earned a hard fought 8-6 win at No. 1 singles, while Kenny, Wolf and Grande also earned double victories on the day.

FDU is back in action Friday, taking on St. Elizabeth's at 3 p.m.

Singles competition

1. Nicole DelRosso (FDU-W) def. Kelly Nguyen (DSUWT) 8-6

2. Christine Kenny (FDU-W) def. Amber Achenbach (DSUWT) 8-1

3. Serina Grande (FDU-W) def. Alex Rodier (DSUWT) 8-4

4. Allyson Wolf (FDU-W) def. Sarah Chan (DSUWT) 6-0, 6-4

5. Kira Bradley (FDU-W) def. Gabby Serratore (DSUWT) 6-0, 6-1

6. Mia Capozzoli (FDU-W) def. Sabrina Ricciardi (DSUWT) 6-1, 6-1

 

Doubles competition

1. Amber Achenbach/Kelly Nguyen (DSUWT) def. Nicole DelRosso/Christine Kenny (FDU-W) 8-3

2. Amelia Vetto/Allyson Wolf (FDU-W) def. Sarah Chan/Kelsey Kazlauskas (DSUWT) 8-1

3. Serina Grande/Kira Bradley (FDU-W) def. Alex Rodier/Gabby Serratore (DSUWT) 8-3