Cougar Women's Tennis

ADELPHI BLANKS COUGARS IN WOMEN'S TENNIS

10-3-08
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team dropped its ninth straight dual, falling to Adelphi University 9-0 in a non-conference meeting Friday afternoon at Adelphi. The defeat leaves the Cougars at 0-9 on the season, while the Panthers improve to 6-4.

Adelphi won all contested matches in straight sets, blanking Caldwell 8-0 in both doubles matches and losing just three games in five singles pairings. Senior Mackenzie Lynch (Wayne, NJ/DePaul Catholic) was the only Cougar not to get shut out, losing 6-0, 6-3 at No. 3 singles to Megan Margino.

Caldwell hosts Molloy College on Monday, Oct. 6, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts.

Adelphi 9, Caldwell 0
Singles

1. Alda Ribiero (AU) def. Chiaki Saito, 6-0, 6-0
2. Carolyn Smith (AU) def. Olga Ndhlovu, 6-0, 6-0
3. Megan Margino (AU) def. Mackenzie Lynch, 6-0, 6-3
4. Tamie Sussman (AU) def. Abena George, 6-0, 6-0
5. Kristina Radeva (AU) def. Lisa Federico, 6-0, 6-0
6. AUwon by walkover

Doubles
1. Ribiero/Margino (AU) def. Ndhlovu/Saito, 8-0
2. Trisha Burns/Nicki Byrnes (AU) def. Lynch/George, 8-0
3. AUwon by walkover

WOMEN'S TENNIS LOSES TO CHESTNUT HILL, 7-2

9-30-08
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team was defeated by Chestnut Hill College, 7-2 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual Tuesday afternoon at the Chestnut Hill Tennis Courts. The loss drops the Cougars to 0-8 overall and 0-4 in conference play, while the Griffins improve to 5-6, 2-1 CACC.

Caldwell received wins at the top two singles positions. Junior Chiaki Saito (Tokyo, Japan), pictured, was victorious at No. 1 singles, defeating Erin Anderson in three sets, 4-6, 7-5, 10-8. At No. 2 singles, freshman Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) beat Cara Wallin, 6-4, 6-4 for the Cougars' other point. Saito and Ndhlovu were unable to earn a win in doubles, as Anderson and Wallin took an 8-6 decision at No. 1 doubles.

The Cougars return to the courts on Friday, Oct. 3 for a non-conference dual at Adelphi University.

Chestnut Hill 7, Caldwell 2
Singles

1. Chiaki Saito (C) def. Erin Anderson, 4-6, 7-5, 10-8
2. Olga Ndhlovu (C) def. Cara Wallin, 6-4, 6-4
3. Sarah Doherty (CHC) def. Suzanne Dragovcic, 6-0, 6-4
4. Rachel Steinberg (CHC) def. Danielle Klion, 6-1, 6-1
5. Karen Guwuriro (CHC) def. Mackenzie Lynch, 1-6, 6-2, 10-4
6. Shaina Ward (CHC) def. Kellyann Fair, 6-2, 6-3

Doubles
1. Anderson/Wallin (CHC) def. Ndhlovu/Saito, 8-6
2. Steinberg/Lauren Pescatore (CHC) def. Klion/Lynch, 8-3
3. Doherty/Guwuriro (CHC) def. Fair/Dragovcic, 8-2

EAST STROUDSBURG SHUTS OUT CALDWELL IN WOMEN'S TENNIS

9-29-08
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team lost a non-conference dual at East Stroudsburg University, 9-0 at Wolbers Tennis Courts Monday afternoon. The result leaves the Cougars winless on the season at 0-7.

The Warriors picked up straight-set victories at the top four singles positions and won at first and second doubles by identical 8-0 scores. East Stroudsburg received walkovers at fifth and sixth singles and third doubles due to a shortened Caldwell lineup.

The Cougars are back in action on Tuesday, Sept. 30 for a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, Pa.

East Stroudsburg 9, Caldwell 0
Singles

1. Amanda Kaufman (ESU) def. Chiaki Saito, 6-1, 6-0
2. Marissa Tanner (ESU) def. Olga Ndhlovu, 6-3, 6-4
3. Angela Teri (ESU) def. Suzanne Dragovcic, 6-1, 6-0
4. Megan Lopretto (ESU) def. Mais Attyeh, 8-0
5. ESU won by walkover
6. ESU won by walkover

Doubles
1. Katie D'Ambrosia/Jamie Ferrigno (ESU) def. Ndhlovu/Saito, 8-0
2. Sarah Deisher/Tanner (ESU) def. Dragovcic/Attyeh, 8-0
3. ESU won by walkover

WOMEN'S TENNIS DROPS CACC DUAL AT GEORGIAN COURT

9-25-08
LAKEWOOD, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team was defeated by Georgian Court University, 6-3 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual Friday afternoon. With the loss, the Cougars fall to 0-6 overall and 0-3 in the conference, while the Lions improve to 3-6, 2-1 CACC.

Sophomore Kirsty Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Acad.) and senior Mackenzie Lynch (Wayne, NJ/DePaul Catholic), pictured, earned two points for Caldwell with straight-set victories at fourth and fifth singles, respectively. The wins were the first of the season for Leedham and Lynch. Leedham also combined with freshman Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) for a 9-7 win at No. 2 doubles.

Next up for Caldwell is a non-conference dual at East Stroudsburg University on Monday, Sept. 29.

Georgian Court 6, Caldwell 3
Singles

1. Caitlyn Lawrence (GCU) def. Chiaki Saito, 6-3, 6-3
2. Natalie Grieci (GCU) def. Olga Ndhlovu, 6-3, 6-0
3. Katarina Dockum (GCU) def. Suzanne Dragovcic, 6-3, 6-3
4. Kirsty Leedham (C) def. Jennifer Miller, 6-3, 6-0
5. Mackenzie Lynch (C) def. Natasha Adorno, 6-3, 7-6 (7-1)
6. Daisy Prendergast (GCU) def. Kellyann Fair, 6-4, 6-3

Doubles
1. Lawrence/Grieci (GCU) def. Lynch/Saito, 8-3
2. Leedham/Ndhlovu (C) def. Dockum/Miller, 9-7
3. Prendergast/Bianca Login (GCU) def. Fair/Dragovcic, 8-6

COUGARS STUMBLE AGAINST DOWLING IN WOMEN'S TENNIS

9-17-08
CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team was blanked by Dowling College, 9-0 Wednesday afternoon in a non-conference dual at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts. The result leaves the Cougars winless on the season at 0-5, while the Golden Lions improve to 5-0.

Dowling won all three doubles matches without losing a single game, then earned straight-set victories in all six singles matches. Sophomore Kirsty Leedham (Ellesmere Port, England/Cheshire Acad.) had the closest match of the day, falling to Jenn Tripp at No. 4 singles, 6-4, 6-4.

The Cougars return to the courts on Friday, Sept. 19, when they travel to face Adelphi University in another non-conference dual.

Dowling 9, Caldwell 0
Singles

1. Tamiris Diversi (DC) def. Chiaki Saito, 6-1, 6-0
2. Cristina Hoffman (DC) def. Olga Ndhlovu, 6-3, 6-1
3. Diane Kobasiuk (DC) def. Suzanne Dragovcic, 6-0, 6-0
4. Jenn Tripp (DC) def. Kirsty Leedham, 6-4, 6-4
5. Cristina Sousa (DC) def. Danielle Klion, 10-0
6. Aleza Speyer (DC) def. Mackenzie Lynch, 10-0

Doubles
1. Diversi/Hoffman (DC) def. Ndhlovu/Saito, 8-0
2. Kobasiuk/Tripp (DC) def. Dragovcic/Lynch, 8-0
3. Sousa/Therese DeSoiza (DC) def. Leedham/Mais Attyeh, 8-0

HOLY FAMILY TOPS CALDWELL IN WOMEN'S TENNIS

9-15-08
CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team lost a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual to Holy Family University, 7-2 in the Cougars' first home match of the season Monday evening at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts. The defeat gives Caldwell an 0-4 record on the year, including an 0-2 mark in the CACC, while the Tigers improve to 3-1 overall, 2-0 CACC.

Holy Family won all seven matches that were contested, with the Cougars receiving points via walkovers at sixth singles and third doubles. The closest match was at No. 2 singles, where freshman Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) lost to Melanie Pulsinelli 6-1, 7-6 (9-7).

Caldwell is back in action on Wednesday, Sept. 17 for a home dual against Dowling College, beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Holy Family 7, Caldwell 2
Singles

1. Shakir Willett (HF) def. Chiaki Saito, 6-0, 6-1
2. Melanie Pulsinelli (HF) def. Olga Ndhlovu, 6-1, 7-6 (9-7)
3. Ashley Berge (HF) def. Kirsty Leedham, 6-3, 6-2
4. Liana Lui (HF) def. Danielle Klion, 8-0
5. Kaitlin Cook (HF) def. Mackenzie Lynch, 6-2, 6-2
6. Mais Attyeh (C) won by walkover

Doubles
1. Lui/Pulsinelli (HF) def. Suzanne Dragovcic/Saito, 8-1
2. Berge/Willett (HF) def. Leedham/Ndhlovu, 8-4
3. Lynch/Attyeh (C) won by walkover

COUGAR WOMEN'S TENNIS LOSES AT QUEENS

9-12-08
FLUSHING, N.Y. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team was defeated by Queens College, 9-0 Friday afternoon in a non-conference dual at the QC Indoor Tennis Center. The loss gives the Cougars a record of 0-3 on the season, while the Knights improve to 2-0.

Queens won all six singles matches in straight sets, then captured the three doubles matches while losing just one game.

Caldwell plays its first Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual on Monday, Sept. 15 against Holy Family University. The first matches begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts.

Queens 9, Caldwell 0
Singles

1. Laura Mocodeanu (Q) def. Chiaki Saito, 6-0, 6-0
2. Alyssa Morra (Q) def. Brittni Frantellizzi, 6-0, 6-0
3. Maria Mendes (Q) def. Olga Ndhlovu, 6-0, 6-0
4. Maria Perevezentseva (Q) def. Kirsty Leedham, 6-1, 6-0
5. Taylor Barber (Q) def. Suzanne Dragovcic, 6-0, 6-0
6. Margaret O'Campo (Q) def. Danielle Klion, 6-2, 6-2

Doubles
1. Mocodeanu/Morra (Q) def. Frantellizzi/Saito, 8-0
2. Mendes/Perevezentseva (Q) def. Dragovcic/Ndhlovu, 8-1
3. Barber/Kirby Reiss (Q) def. Kellyann Fair/Mais Attyeh, 8-0

CALDWELL BLANKED BY PHILADELPHIA IN WOMEN'S TENNIS

9-10-08
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team lost to Philadelphia University, 9-0 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual Wednesday afternoon. The Cougars, who opened conference play with today's match with the Rams, fall to 0-2 on the season, while the Rams improve to 1-2.

The Rams surrendered just four games while winning all six singles matches in straight sets. The hosts also swept the three doubles matches by winning all but three games.

Next up for Caldwell is a non-conference dual at Queens College on Friday, Sept. 12, beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Philadelphia 9, Caldwell 0
Singles

1. Adriana Rodriguez (P) def. Chiaki Saito, 6-0. 6-0
2. Daniela Rodriguez (P) def. Brittni Frantellizzi, 6-0, 6-0
3. Christina Brozaski (P) def. Olga Ndhlovu, 6-0, 6-1
4. Stephanie Reinke (P) def. Kirsty Leedham, 6-2, 6-1
5. Brittany Villa (P) def. Danielle Klion, 6-0, 6-0
6. Sarah Harris (P) def. Patricia Richard, 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
1. A. Rodriguez/D. Rodriguez (P) def. Frantellizzi/Saito, 8-1
2. Brozaski/Reinke (P) def. Leedham/Ndhlovu, 8-2
3. Villa/Alex Dunham (P) def. Klion/Richard, 8-0

WOMEN'S TENNIS FALLS AT MOLLOY TO BEGIN 2008 SEASON

9-8-08
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team opened the 2008 fall season with a 5-4 defeat at Molloy College in a non-conference dual Monday afternoon at the Rockville Centre Tennis Center. Junior Brittni Frantellizzi (Binghamton, NY/Susquehanna Valley) and sophomore Chiaki Saito (Tokyo, Japan) were victorious in both singles and doubles for the Cougars, who were 2-12 a year ago.

Saito made her debut in a Caldwell uniform a memorable one, defeating Alexandra Bonventre in straight sets at No. 1 singles. Frantellizzi earned an 8-1 decision over Angeline Asaro at No. 2 singles. Saito and Frantellizzi also combined to win at first doubles. The Cougars' other point was scored by freshman Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield), who won her match at No. 3 singles. The Lions were victorious at second and third doubles and picked up straight-set wins at the bottom three singles positions to earn the team victory.

The Cougars return to action on Wednesday, Sept. 10, when they play at Philadelphia University in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual.

Molloy 5, Caldwell 4
Singles

1. Chiaki Saito (CC) def. Alexandra Bonventre, 7-5, 6-3
2. Brittni Frantellizzi (CC) def. Angeline Asaro, 8-1
3. Olga Ndhlovu (CC) def. Meghan McDevitt, 6-2, 6-1
4. Shannon Skeggs (MC) def. Danielle Klion, 6-3, 6-1
5. Amanda Colquhoun (MC) def. Kellyann Fair, 6-2, 6-1
6. Annie Ayala (MC) def. Mackenzie Lynch, 6-0, 6-1

Doubles
1. Frantellizzi/Saito (CC) def. Bonventre/Asaro, 8-6
2. Calquhoun/Skeggs(MC) def. Klion/Ndhlovu, 8-4
3. Tatiana Lopez/Ayala (MC) def. Fair/Mais Attyeh, 8-2

WOMEN'S TENNIS CHOSEN SEVENTH IN CACC PRESEASON POLL

8-26-08
CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis squad was ranked seventh in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Preseason Poll, the league announced. Holy Family University was the unanimous choice to capture its third straight CACC crown, garnering all eight first-place votes in the poll.

The Cougars, coached by Michael Lukacs, have five student-athletes back from last year's team that placed seventh with a 1-6 record in conference duals. Junior Brittni Frantellizzi (Binghamton, NY/Susquehanna Valley) has won 11 singles matches in her two seasons to lead the returning players.

Caldwell opens its 2008 schedule with a CACC dual with Holy Family on Saturday, Sept. 6. The matches begin at 12:00 p.m. at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts.

2008 CACC Women's Tennis Preseason Poll

	Team	2007 Record (CACC)	Points
1.	Holy Family (8)	15-6 (6-0)	64
2.	Philadelphia	17-7 (6-1)	56
3.	USP	7-4 (4-2)	44
4.	Georgian Court	7-9 (4-3)	42
5.	Chestnut Hill	9-11 (3-4)	29
6.	Goldey-Beacom	4-7 (2-5)	27
7.	Caldwell	2-12 (1-6)	18
8.	Post	0-7 (0-5)	8

Archived stories

8-30-07: WOMEN'S TENNIS RANKED FIFTH IN CACC PRESEASON POLL
3-2-07: MANOUKIAN RECEIVES RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FROM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
10-21-06: MANOUKIAN CAPTURES CACC SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
10-9-06: MANOUKIAN, FRANTELLIZZI RECEIVE CACC WEEKLY AWARDS
10-8-06: MANOUKIAN CAPTURES NJAIAW SINGLES TITLE
9-25-06: FRANTELLIZZI NAMED CACC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
9-6-06: HAMBURGER NAMED HEAD TENNIS COACH AT CALDWELL
8-28-06: WOMEN'S TENNIS PICKED FIFTH IN CACC PRESEASON POLL
9-12-05: MANOUKIAN NAMED CACC PLAYER OF THE WEEK

8-31-05: WOMEN'S TENNIS PICKED SIXTH IN CACC PRESEASON POLL

8-30-05: CARLETON TO COACH COUGAR TENNIS SQUADS

**For past game stories and box scores, go to the women's tennis schedule page.

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