Sept. 21, 2010

PHILADELPHIA - Going into the fall season, women’s tennis coach Tony Green said he was looking to his freshmen to make an immediate impact.

One freshman came through in a big way as La Salle defeated Philadelphia University, 4-3.

In the deciding match, Leah Garrison earned a 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-1) victory at No. 3 singles and the match win for the Explorers.

La Salle swept in doubles to gain the point. Chloe Trave at the No. 5 position and Courtney Babo at the No. 6 slot also posted wins for the Explorers. 

The team will take its three-game winning streak to Kutztown for a match on Friday at 3:30 pm.

Singles
1. Isabella Espinosa (PU) def. Kiara Smith (LAS), 6-4, 6-0
2. Daniela Rodriguez (PU) def. Elli Vamvakitis (LAS), 6-2, 6-3
3. Leah Garrison (LAS) def. Brittany Villa (PU), 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-1)
4. Elizabeth Verbits (PU) def. Allison Amrein (LAS), 7-5, 7-5
5. Chloe Trave (LAS) def. Kate MacQueen (PU), 6-0, 6-1
6. Courtney Babo (LAS) def. Megan Henry (PU), 6-0, 6-0
 
Doubles
 
1. Smith/Garrison (LAS) def.Espinosa/Villa (PU), 8-4
2. Vamvakitis/Amrein (LAS) def. Rodriguez/Verbits (PU), 9-8 (7-5)
3. Sarah Chambers/Trave (LAS) def. Megan Henry/MacQueen (PU), 8-1