GASPICH SELECTED CACC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK FOR WOMEN'S TENNIS

10-17-11
CALDWELL, N.J. - Caldwell College freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) was named the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week for women's tennis for the week ending Oct. 16, the league announced. Gaspich won all of her singles and doubles matches to help the Cougars win three duals last week.

In singles play, Gaspich was victorious at the No. 4 singles position in wins over Molloy, Georgian Court and the University of the Sciences, winning all of her matches in straight sets. In doubles, she combined with senior Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) for wins at No. 2 doubles against Molloy and No. 3 doubles versus Georgian Court and USciences. In her first collegiate season, Gaspich has compiled a singles record of 8-3, tying senior Sara Wilkins (Williamstown, NJWilliamstown) for the team lead in victories. She also has a 10-1 overall record in doubles, including a 9-1 mark playing with Ndhlovu.

Gaspich and the Cougars complete the 2011 season on Monday, Oct. 17 with a CACC dual against Concordia. The first matches begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts.

 

 

 

 

CALDWELL WOMEN'S TENNIS ENDS SEASON WITH LOSS TO CONCORDIA

10-17-11
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CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team wrapped up the 2011 season with a loss to Concordia College, 8-1 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual Monday afternoon at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts. The Cougars complete the season with a 6-6 overall record, including a 3-5 mark in conference play, while the Clippers improve to 8-0 overall and in the CACC.

Caldwell's only point came at No. 6 doubles, as the opponent for senior Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) was unable to compete due to injury. The Cougars' 6-6 record marked the team's best season since 2006, when Caldwell finished 6-8 overall. This year's squad also won the program's most CACC duals (three) since the conference began sponsoring women's tennis in 2005. Individually, senior Sara Wilkins (Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown) and freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) each had a team-best eight singles victories, while Gaspich and Ndhlovu compiled a 9-2 record in doubles play this season.

The match also marked the final competition for seniors Ndhlovu, Wilkins, Amanda Berry (Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Reg.) and Kierra Tims (East Orange, NJ/East Orange).

Concordia (N.Y.) vs Caldwell College
Oct 18, 2011 at Caldwell, NJ
(Caldwell College Tennis Courts)

Concordia (N.Y.) 8, Caldwell College 1

Singles competition
1. PLEVAKO, Yuliya (CON) def. ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 6-1, 6-0
2. S.O. MENDES, Ana (CON) def. ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) 6-0, 6-1
3. CATANZANO, Clara (CON) def. WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) 6-0, 6-1
4. FREY, Juliana (CON) def. GASPICH, Briana (CALDWELL) 8-1
5. XAVIER, Camilla (CON) def. BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) 8-1
6. NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. ORTIZ, Maria (CON), by walkover

Doubles competition
1. CATANZANO, Clara/PLEVAKO, Yuliya (CON) def. ALDEN, Gwynne/ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 8-0
2. FREY, Juliana/S.O. MENDES, Ana (CON) def. BERRY, Amanda/WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) 8-1
3. ORTIZ, Maria/XAVIER, Camilla (CON) def. GASPICH, Briana/NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) 8-2

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GASPICH SELECTED CACC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK FOR WOMEN'S TENNIS

Oct. 17, 2011 - Caldwell College freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) was named the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week for women's tennis for the week ending Oct. 16, the league announced. Gaspich won all of her singles and doubles matches to help the Cougars win three duals last week. (more)

 

 

 

 

 

COUGAR WOMEN'S TENNIS DEFEATS USCIENCES, 8-1

10-15-11
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team won its third dual in a row, beating the University of the Sciences 8-1 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference meeting Saturday afternoon at the McNeil Field Courts. The win gives the Cougars a winning record on the season at 6-5 (3-4 CACC), while the Devils fall to 1-5 overall and in the conference.

Caldwell swept all three doubles matches, as freshmen Paige Alden (Spring Lake Heights, NJ/Manasquan) and Gwynne Alden (Spring Lake Heights, NJ/Manasquan) won at first doubles, seniors Sara Wilkins (Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown) and Amanda Berry (Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Reg.) won their match at second doubles and senior Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) and freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) were victorious at third doubles. In singles play, Paige(pictured) and Gwynne Alden, Wilkins and Gaspich won in straight sets, and Ndhlovu won in a pro set.

The Cougars wrap up the season with a CACC dual against Concordia College on Monday, Oct. 17, at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts. 

Caldwell College vs USciences
Oct 15, 2011 at Philadelphia, Pa.
(McNeil Field Courts)

Caldwell College 8, USciences 1

Singles competition
1. ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) def. DURHAM, Sara (USCI) 6-4, 6-4
2. ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) def. JONES, Laney (USCI) 6-3, 6-4
3. WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) def. CHOI, Juliet (USCI) 6-3, 6-2
4. GASPICH, Briana (CALDWELL) def. WHITE, Melissa (USCI) 6-1, 6-0
5. VO, Anna (USCI) def. BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) 8-3
6. NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. VASSALOTTI, Desiree (USCI) 8-1

Doubles competition
1. ALDEN, Gwynne/ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) def. DURHAM, Sara/WHITE, Melissa (USCI) 8-4
2. BERRY, Amanda/WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) def. JONES, Laney/CHOI, Juliet (USCI) 8-5
3. GASPICH, Briana/NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. VO, Anna/VASSALOTTI, Desiree (USCI) 9-7

 

CALDWELL TOPPLES GEORGIAN COURT IN WOMEN'S TENNIS FOR CACC VICTORY

10-11-11
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LAKEWOOD, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team picked up a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference win on Tuesday, defeating Georgian Court University 7-2 in a CACC dual at the Gallagher Tennis Center. The victory evens the Cougars' overall record at 5-5 while improving their league mark to 2-4. The Lions fall to 2-9, 2-4 CACC with the loss.

Caldwell opened the dual with wins at second and third doubles, courtesy seniors Sara Wilkins (Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown) and Amanda Berry (Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Reg.) at second doubles and senior Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) and freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) at third doubles. In singles play, Wilkins (third), Berry (fifth) and Ndhlovu (sixth) won their matches in straight sets, while Gaspich was leading her match at fourth singles before her opponent retired. Also earning a singles point was freshman Gwynne Alden (Spring Lake Heights, NJ/Manasquan), who was victorious at second singles. The Cougars' win was the first over Georgian Court since the 2004 season, ending a six-match losing streak to the Lions.

Cadlwell plays a make-up dual on Thursday, Oct. 13 against Concordia College, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts.

Caldwell College vs Georgian Court University
Oct 12, 2011 at Lakewood, NJ
(Ellen Mullane Gallagher Tennis Center)

Caldwell College 7, Georgian Court University 2

Singles competition
1. Maria Leal (GCU) def. ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 6-1, 6-0
2. ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) def. Victoria Gaffney (GCU) 6-2, 6-2
3. WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) def. Sarah Lockenmeyer (GCU) 6-3, 6-2
4. GASPICH, Briana (CALDWELL) def. Nicole Way (GCU) 6-4, retired
5. BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) def. Heather Jensen (GCU) 6-3, 6-3
6. NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. Marian Rosado (GCU) 6-1, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Maria Leal/Sarah Lockenmeyer (GCU) def. ALDEN, Gwynne/ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 8-2
2. BERRY, Amanda/WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) def. Victoria Gaffney/Nicole Way (GCU) 9-8
3. GASPICH, Briana/NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. Heather Jensen/Jen Tartaglia (GCU) 8-0

COUGAR WOMEN'S TENNIS BEATS MOLLOY, 6-3

10-10-11
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CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team defeated Molloy College, 6-3 in a non-conference dual Monday afternoon at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts. The victory gives the Cougars a 4-5 record on the season, while the Lions drop to 1-11.

Caldwell won one of the two contested doubles matches, with senior Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) and freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) earning an 8-1 victory at No. 2 doubles. Gaspich won her match at fourth singles in straight sets, while freshman Gwynne Alden (Spring Lake Heights, NJ/Manasquan), pictured, and senior Sara Wilkins (Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown) were victorious at second and third singles, respectively. The Cougars received wins via walkovers at sixth singles and third doubles.

Next up for Caldwell is a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual at Georgian Court University on Tuesday, Oct. 11, beginning at 12:00 p.m. 

Molloy vs Caldwell College
Oct 10, 2011 at Caldwell, NJ
(Caldwell Tennis Courts)

Caldwell College 6, Molloy 3

Singles competition
1. Frey, Jeana (MOL) def. ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 7-5, 4-6, 10-8
2. ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) def. Jurlano, Madeline (MOL) 6-0, 6-3
3. WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) def. Gloria, Nikki (MOL) 3-6, 7-5, 10-8
4. GASPICH, Briana (CALDWELL) def. DiCroce, Gabrielle (MOL) 6-0, 6-3
5. Strack, Michelle (MOL) def. BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) 8-4
6. NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. No player (MOL), by walkover

Doubles competition
1. Gloria, Nikki/Jurlano, Madeline (MOL) def. WILKINS, Sara/BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) 9-7
2. GASPICH, Briana/NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. Frey, Jeana/Strack, Michelle (MOL) 8-1
3. ALDEN, Paige/ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) def. No player/No player (MOL), by walkover

CALDWELL FALLS TO HOLY FAMILY IN WOMEN'S TENNIS, 6-3

10-8-11
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team lost a close Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual to Holy Family University, 6-3 Saturday afternoon at the Torresdale Frankford Country Club. The loss drops the Cougars to 3-5 overall and 1-4 in the conference, while the Tigers improve to 7-5, 3-3 CACC.

Caldwell won one of the three doubles matches, with senior Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) and freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) winning at third doubles to improve to 7-1 on the year. In singles, Gaspich (right) won her match at fourth singles in three sets, while Ndhlovu was victorious in a pro set at sixth singles.

Caldwell hosts Molloy College on Monday, Oct. 10 in a non-conference dual. The first matches start at 2:00 p.m. at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts.

Caldwell College vs Holy Family University
Oct 8, 2011 at Philadelphia, Pa.
(Torresdale Frankford Country Club)

Holy Family University 6, Caldwell College 3

Singles competition
1. VICTORIA, Juliana (HFU) def. ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 6-1, 6-1
2. QUERUBIN, Jin (HFU) def. ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) 6-0, 6-0
3. PANTELIC, Maja (HFU) def. WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) 6-3, 6-1
4. GASPICH, Briana (CALDWELL) def. CASTRO, Steicy (HFU) 3-6, 6-2, 10-4
5. BROWN, Chelsea (HFU) def. BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) 8-4
6. NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. COOK, Kaitlin (HFU) 8-5

Doubles competition
1. VICTORIA, Juliana/QUERUBIN, Jin (HFU) def. ALDEN, Paige/ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) 8-3
2. BROWN, Chelsea/PANTELIC, Maja (HFU) def. BERRY, Amanda/WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) 8-4
3. GASPICH, Briana/NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. CASTRO, Steicy/COOK, Kaitlin (HFU) 8-2

COUGARS DEFEAT ST. THOMAS AQUINAS IN WOMEN'S TENNIS, 7-2

10-7-11
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SPARKILL, N.Y. - For the second time this season, the Caldwell College women's tennis team earned a 7-2 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas College in a  non-conference dual Friday afternoon. The Cougars, who defeated the Spartans on Sept. 16, are now 3-4 on the season, while STAC falls to 2-10.

The Cougars won two out of the three matches at doubles, as freshmen Gwynne and Paige Alden (Spring Lake Heights, NJ/Manasquan) combined for the victory at No. 2 doubles, and freshmen Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) and Alyssa Brillante (Pompton Lakes, NJ/Pompton Lakes), pictured, won their match at No. 3 doubles. In singles, Gwynne Alden and Gaspich were victorious at second and fourth singles, respectively. Seniors Sara Wilkins (Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown), Amanda Berry (Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Reg.) and Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) helped the Cougars clinch the dual with wins at third, fifth and sixth singles, respectively.

Caldwell returns to Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference action with a dual at Holy Family University on Saturday, Oct. 8, beginning at 12:00 p.m. in Philadelphia, Pa.

Caldwell College vs St. Thomas Aquinas College
Oct 7, 2011 at Sparkill, NY

Caldwell College 7, St. Thomas Aquinas College 2

Singles competition
1. SCHIMPF, Kristen (STAC) def. ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 6-3, 6-0
2. ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) def. PATRUNO, Christine (STAC) 6-2, 6-1
3. WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) def. FORMAN, Faye (STAC) 8-2
4. GASPICH, Briana (CALDWELL) def. MAHER, Erin (STAC) 6-0, 6-1
5. BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) def. VINCI, Samantha (STAC) 8-4
6. NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. ZUGIBE, Candice (STAC) 6-3, 6-2

Doubles competition
1. SCHIMPF, Kristen/PATRUNO, Christine (STAC) def. BERRY, Amanda/WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) 8-5
2. ALDEN, Gwynne/ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) def. MAHER, Erin/VINCI, Samantha (STAC) 8-3
3. BRILLANTE, Alyssa/GASPICH, Briana (CALDWELL) def. ZUGIBE, Candice/ZEBROWSKI, Kathryn (STAC) 8-1

GOLDEY-BEACOM BLANKS CALDWELL IN WOMEN'S TENNIS

9-30-11
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CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team suffered a 9-0 setback to Goldey-Beacom College in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual Friday night at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts. With the loss, the Cougars fall to 2-4 overall and 1-3 in the CACC, while the Lightning are now 2-1 overall and in the conference.

Goldey-Beacom won all nine matches in pro sets. The first matches did not begin until 7:00 p.m. due to transportation problems. The Cougars' No. 3 doubles team of senior Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) and freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) lost for the first time this season, falling to Blanca Sancho and Vanessa Leon 8-1. Ndhlovu and Gaspich are now 5-1 on the season.

Caldwell is scheduled to play at Georgian Court University on Saturday, Oct. 1, beginning at 12:00 p.m. in Lakewood, N.J.

Goldey-Beacom vs Caldwell College
Sep 30, 2011 at Caldwell, NJ
(Caldwell College Tennis Courts)

Goldey-Beacom 9, Caldwell College 0

Singles competition
1. PUENTES, Stephanie (GBC) def. ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 8-0
2. SANCHO, Blanca (GBC) def. ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) 8-1
3. BONOMO, Melanie (GBC) def. WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) 8-2
4. LEON, Vanessa (GBC) def. GASPICH, Briana (CALDWELL) 8-2
5. CHAVES, Gabriela (GBC) def. BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) 8-1
6. MELNIKOVA, Anastasia (GBC) def. NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) 8-2

Doubles competition
1. CORREIA, Filipa/PUENTES, Stephanie (GBC) def. ALDEN, Gwynne/ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 8-1
2. CHAVES, Gabriela/MELNIKOVA, Anastasia (GBC) def. BERRY, Amanda/WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) 8-1
3. LEON, Vanessa/SANCHO, Blanca (GBC) def. GASPICH, Briana/NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) 8-1

EAST STROUDSBURG EDGES CALDWELL IN WOMEN'S TENNIS, 5-4

9-26-11
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CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team lost a close dual to East Stroudsburg University, 5-4 in non-conference action Monday afternoon at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts. The Cougars, who had won their past two duals, are now 2-3 overall, while the Warriors improve to 1-1.

East Stroudsburg won two of the three doubles matches, including a narrow 9-8 decision in a tie-breaker at second doubles. Senior Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) and freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) remained unbeaten on the season with their fifth victory at No. 3 doubles. In singles, Gaspich was victorious at fourth singles, while seniors Sara Wilkins (Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown) and Amanda Berry (Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Reg.) won their matches at third and fifth singles, respectively. The dual hinged on tie-breaker matches at second and sixth singles, with the Warriors winning both to take a 5-4 victory.

Caldwell returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 1 with a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual at Georgian Court University.

East Stroudsburg Univ. vs Caldwell College
Sep 26, 2011 at Caldwell, NJ
(Caldwell College Tennis Courts)

East Stroudsburg Univ. 5, Caldwell College 4

Singles competition
1. Amanda Kaufman (ESU-W) def. ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 6-1, 6-0
2. Allison Bean (ESU-W) def. ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) 6-0, 3-6, 11-9
3. WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) def. Rabecca Lausch (ESU-W) 7-6, 7-5
4. GASPICH, Briana (CALDWELL) def. Annie Vega (ESU-W) 6-2, 6-0
5. BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) def. Beth Longenhagen (ESU-W) 8-6
6. Kasia Slezak (ESU-W) def. NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) 6-4, 0-6, 10-2

Doubles competition
1. Amanda Kaufman/Rabecca Lausch (ESU-W) def. ALDEN, Gwynne/ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 8-3
2. Annie Vega/Allison Bean (ESU-W) def. BERRY, Amanda/WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) 9-8
3. GASPICH, Briana/NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. Beth Longenhagen/Kasia Slezak (ESU-W) 8-4

COUGAR WOMEN'S TENNIS DOWNS POST, 8-1

9-21-11
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CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team won its second dual in a row, defeating Post University 8-1 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual Wednesday afternoon at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts. With the win, the Cougars improve to 2-2 overall and 1-2 in league play, while the Eagles drop to 0-4, 0-2 CACC.

Caldwell won all three doubles matches, with senior Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) and freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) winning their fourth match of the season at No. 3 doubles. Seniors Amanda Berry (Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Reg.) and Sara Wilkins (Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown) combined for the victory at No. 1 doubles, while freshmen Paige Alden (Spring Lake Heights, NJ/Manasquan) and Gwynne Alden (Spring Lake Heights, NJ/Manasquan) won their match at No. 2 doubles.

In singles play, Gwynne Alden, Gaspich (pictured), Berry and Ndhlovu won in straight sets at second, third, fifth and sixth singles, respectively. Wilkins blanked her opponent, 8-0 in a pro set at fourth singles.

The Cougars play Molloy College in a non-conference dual on Thursday, Sept. 22. The contest will be played at Adelphi University in Garden City, N.J., beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Post University vs Caldwell College
Sep 21, 2011 at Caldwell, NJ
(Caldwell College Tennis Courts)

Caldwell College 8, Post University 1

Singles competition
1. SPENGER, Liz (POST) def. ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 6-3, 6-1
2. ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) def. IFILL, Pamela (POST) 6-0, 6-1
3. GASPICH, Briana (CALDWELL) def. ERB, Rebecca (POST) 6-0, 6-0
4. WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) def. LUCKY, Bianca (POST) 8-0
5. BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) def. BANAMASSA, Jackie (POST) 6-2, 6-0
6. NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. MAY, Lianna (POST) 6-0, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. BERRY, Amanda/WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) def. SPENGER, Liz/ERB, Rebecca (POST) 8-4
2. ALDEN, Gwynne/ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) def. IFILL, Pamela/LUCKY, Bianca (POST) 8-1
3. GASPICH, Briana/NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. BANAMASSA, Jackie/MAY, Lianna (POST) 8-0

CALDWELL WOMEN'S TENNIS BEATS SPARTANS FOR FIRST WIN OF SEASON

9-16-11
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CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team picked up its first victory of the season with a 7-2 win over visiting St. Thomas Aquinas College in a non-conference dual Friday afternoon at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts. The result gives the Cougars a 1-2 mark on the year, while the Spartans fall to 0-5.

Caldwell started the dual off well, winning two of the three doubles matches. Seniors Amanda Berry (Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Reg.) and Sara Wilkins (Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown) won their match at No. 1 doubles, while senior Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) and freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) remained unbeaten on the season with their third victory at No. 3 doubles. In singles play, Wilkins, Berry and Ndhlovu each won their matches at third, fourth and fifth singles, respectively. Freshmen Paige Alden (Spring Lake Heights, NJ/Manasquan) and Gwynne Alden (Spring Lake Heights, NJ/Manasquan) earned their first collegiate victories at first and second singles, respectively. All five of Caldwell's wins in singles were in straight sets.

Next up for Caldwell is a non-conference dual against Molloy College on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The dual will be held at Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y., and will begin at 3:30 p.m.

St. Thomas Aquinas College vs Caldwell College
Sep 16, 2011 at Caldwell, NJ
(Caldwell College Tennis Courts)

Caldwell College 7, St. Thomas Aquinas College 2

Singles competition
1. ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) def. SCHIMPF, Kristen (STAC) 7-6, 6-4
2. ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) def. PATRUNO, Christine (STAC) 6-0, 6-1
3. WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) def. MAHER, Erin (STAC) 6-1, 6-4
4. BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) def. VINCI, Samantha (STAC) 6-2, 6-4
5. NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. FORMAN, Faye (STAC) 6-1, 6-0
6. ZUGIBE, Candice (STAC) def. BRILLANTE, Alyssa (CALDWELL) 11-9

Doubles competition
1. BERRY, Amanda/WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) def. PATRUNO, Christine/VINCI, Samantha (STAC) 8-2
2. SCHIMPF, Kristen/MAHER, Erin (STAC) def. ALDEN, Gwynne/ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 8-2
3. GASPICH, Briana/NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. ZUGIBE, Candice/ZEBROWSKI, Kathryn (STAC) 8-0

PHILADELPHIA EDGES COUGARS IN WOMEN'S TENNIS, 5-4

9-13-11
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CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team came up short against Philadelphia University, losing 5-4 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual Tuesday afternoon at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts. The result keeps the Cougars winless at 0-2, while the Rams improve to 2-3 overall and 1-2 in the CACC.

Philadelphia won two of the three doubles matches, with senior Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) and freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) winning at No. 3 doubles for Caldwell. Senior Sara Wilkins (Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown), right, defeated Brittany Villa in three sets at third singles, while Gaspich and Ndhlovu won their matches in straight sets at fourth and sixth singles, respectively. The key match was at No. 5 singles, where the Rams' Liz Verbitz held off senior Amanda Berry (Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Reg.) in three sets, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3, to clinch the dual for Philadelphia.

The Cougars return to action on Friday, Sept. 16 with a non-conference dual against St. Thomas Aquinas. The first matches begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts.

Philadelphia University vs Caldwell College
Sep 13, 2011 at Caldwell, NJ
(Caldwell College Tennis Courts)

Philadelphia University 5, Caldwell College 4

Singles competition
1. ESPINOZA, Isabela (PHILAU) def. ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 6-0, 6-0
2. LIMBURG, Sayre (PHILAU) def. ALDEN, Gwynne (CALDWELL) 6-0, 6-1
3. WILKINS, Sara (CALDWELL) def. VILLA, Brittany (PHILAU) 0-6, 7-6, 6-2
4. GASPICH, Briana (CALDWELL) def. KURTS, Magill (PHILAU) 6-4, 6-1
5. VERBITZ, Liz (PHILAU) def. BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) 6-1, 4-6, 6-3
6. NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. BENNICELLI, Sylvia (PHILAU) 6-0, 6-2

Doubles competition
1. ESPINOZA, Isabela/LIMBURG, Sayre (PHILAU) def. WILKINS, Sara/BERRY, Amanda (CALDWELL) 8-3
2. VILLA, Brittany/VERBITZ, Liz (PHILAU) def. ALDEN, Gwynne/ALDEN, Paige (CALDWELL) 9-8
3. GASPICH, Briana/NDHLOVU, Olga (CALDWELL) def. KURTS, Magill/BENNICELLI, Sylvia (PHILAU) 8-3

WOMEN'S TENNIS STARTS SEASON WITH LOSS TO CHESTNUT HILL

9-10-11
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team opened the 2011 campaign with an 8-1 loss to Chestnut Hill College in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual Saturday afternoon at Chestnut Hill.

Chestnut Hill won all six singles matches and took two of three in doubles play, Caldwell's lone point came at No. 3 doubles, where senior Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield), pictured, and freshman Briana Gaspich (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) defeating Danielle Knott and Alexis Puhl, 8-2.

Next up for Caldwell is a CACC dual against Philadelphia University on Tuesday, Sept. 13, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts.

Caldwell vs. Chestnut Hill
Sept 10, 2011 at Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College 8, Caldwell College 1

Singles competition
1. Nastia Shcherbakova (CHC) def. Alden, Paige (CALDWELL) 6-0, 6-3
2. Kelly Dennis (CHC) def. Alden, Gwynne (CALDWELL) 6-0, 6-2
3. Maria Parapouras (CHC) def. Wilkins, Sara (CALDWELL) 6-0, 6-3
4. Morgan Oechsle (CHC) def. Gaspich, Briana (CALDWELL) 6-3, 6-2
5. Danielle Knott (CHC) def. Berry, Amanda (CALDWELL) 6-3, 6-2
6. Alexis Puhl (CHC) def. Ndhlovu, Olga (CALDWELL) 0-6, 6-1 (10-5)

Doubles competition
1. Shcherbakova/Dennis (CHC) def. Wilkins/Berry (CALDWELL) 8-1
2. Parapouras/Oechsle (CHC) def. G. Alden/P. Alden (CALDWELL) 8-2
3. Ndhlovu/Gaspich (CALDWELL) def. Knott/Puhl (CHC) 8-2

 

COUGAR WOMEN'S TENNIS SELECTED EIGHTH IN CACC PRESEASON POLL

8-31-11
CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis squad was ranked eighth in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Preseason Poll, the league announced. Defending champion Concordia was picked to win the league by the poll, which was voted on by the CACC's nine head coaches.

The Cougars return six players from last year's team that placed eighth with a 1-7 record in conference duals. Among the returnees are seniors Amanda Berry (Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Reg.), pictured, Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield), Kierra Tims (East Orange, NJ/East Orange), and Sara Wilkins (Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown). This is the team's first year under the direction of new head coach Bruce Sibley.

Caldwell starts the 2011 campaign with a CACC dual against Concordia on Wednesday, Sept. 7. The matches begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts.
 

2011 CACC Women's Tennis Preseason Poll

	Team	2010 Record (CACC)	Points
1.	Concordia (9)	18-3 (8-0)	81
2.	Goldey-Beacom	12-5 (7-1)	62
	Holy Family	9-5 (6-2)	62
	Chestnut Hill	13-8 (5-3)	62
5.	Philadelphia	10-9 (4-4)	46
6.	Georgian Court	5-10 (3-5)	36
7.	USciences	2-8 (2-6)	27
8.	Caldwell	1-13 (1-7)	15
9.	Post	2-11 (0-8)	14

Executive Director of Athletics:	Mark A. Corino	X3260
Associate Director of Athletics:	Dean Johnson	X3321
Assistant Director of Athletics:	Linda Cimino	X3361
Assistant Director of Athletics:	Katie Kennedy	X3591
Head Coach:	Bruce Sibley (1st year)	X3659
Athletic Trainers:	Julia Panko, Josh Lee	X3574
Sports Information Director	Matt McLagan	X3567
Fitness Center Manager:	Nate Guagliardi	X3681
Captains:	TBA
Manager:	TBA
Nickname:	Cougars
School Colors:	Scarlet / White / Gold
Conference Affiliation:	CACC/NCAA II/East Region