JWU Women’s Tennis Falls to Bridewater State, 7-2

Bridgewater, Mass. – The Johnson & Wales women's tennis team suffered a 7-2 setback against Bridgewater State in a non-conference contest on the road on Wednesday afternoon.

Sophomore Dana Trimborn (North Wales, Pa.) picked up the lone singles victory for Johnson & Wales, posting a 2-6, 6-4, 10-6 win at No. 5 singles. Trimborn also teamed with senior Amber Dea (Honey Brook, Pa.) for an 8-6 win at No. 3 doubles.

With the loss Johnson & Wales falls to 0-2 while Bridgewater State improves to 2-0 for the season. The Wildcats will return to action on Tuesday, September 15th when they travel to Rhode Island College for a non-conference contest, starting at 3:30 p.m.

Singles competition
1. Lauren Donnelly (BSC) def. Haley Nutter (JWU) 6-2, 7-5
2. Rachel Elman (BSC) def. Katelyn Fenton (JWU) 6-2, 6-0
3. Catarina Rosa (BSC) def. Tammy Saunders (JWU) 6-1, 6-2
4. Paulina Ucher (BSC) def. Laura Schwenk (JWU) 3-6, 6-1, 10-4
5. Dana Trimborn (JWU) def. Jessica Francis (BSC) 2-6, 6-4, 10-6
6. Julie Kraby (BSC) def. Lindsay Scherer (JWU) 6-3, 6-2

Doubles competition
1. Lauren Donnelly/Jessica Francis (BSC) def. Haley Nutter/Katelyn Fenton (JWU) 8-3
2. Rachel Elman/Paulina Ucher (BSC) def. Tammy Saunders/Laura Schwenk (JWU) 8-4
3. Dana Trimborn/Amber Dea (JWU) def. Catarina Rosa/Bridget Murphy (BSC) 8-6