Endicott Blanks Bridgewater State, 9-0

BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott women's tennis team defeated Bridgewater State University on Tuesday evening by a 9-0 score in non-conference action at the South Campus Courts.

Freshmen Reilly Fitzgibbons (Killingworth, Conn.) and Alexi Losano (Saugus, Mass.) shined at No. 3 doubles behind their collective play at the net to best Alison Scagnelli (Sutton, Mass.) and Bojana Roman (Somerset, Mass.) by an 8-1 decision.

Sophomore Maxine Bergstein (Hingham, Mass.) and junior Mackenzie Rhodes (Rye, N.H.) picked up a quick 8-2 victory at No. 1 doubles, while freshmen Margot Andreasen (Portland, Maine) and Hayley Barnett (Marlboro, N.J.) played well in a tightly-contested 8-4 win at No. 2. For Barnett, it was her first collegiate victory in either singles or doubles play.

In singles action, Fitzgibbons went on to register a decisive 6-0, 6-0 decision at the No. 2 position before Bergstein closed out the win with a 6-1, 6-1 victory in the No. 5 slot.

Losano highlighted and also ended the remaining matchups in singles play with a gritty 7-6 (9-7), 3-6, 10-4 victory over Hayley Anderson (San Antonio, Texas).

TOP QUOTE

"Today was a great home opener, especially with earning a sweep against a solid Bridgewater State team," said women's tennis head coach Jeremy Howard. "I am happy with the grind and effort by our team out there today, but now we are on to Salve Regina."

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Bergstein and Rhodes picked up their first victory at No. 1 doubles this season
• Rhodes is undefeated in singles play (2-0) with wins at No. 5 and No. 6, respectively

WHAT'S UP NEXT

Endicott (2-1) hosts Salve Regina University on Thursday, September 10 in a CCC matchup at 3:30 p.m. Bridgewater State (0-2) travels to Plymouth State University on Saturday at 1 p.m. 

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