Box Score
ALFRED, NY – The Alfred University women's tennis team earned its first victory of the 2017-18 season Saturday afternoon, topping host Elmira College, 6-3, in an Empire 8 Conference matchup.
AU (1-8, 1-4 E8) won four of six singles matches. Junior
Inda Gillett (South Kortright, NY/Delaware Academy) took second singles, 7-6 (9-7), 6-2; sophomore
Miranda Sakala (Olean, NY/Olean) won third singles, 6-1, 6-2; senior
Beryl Torthe (Pretoria, South Africa/St. Mary's Diocesan) won fifth singles, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5; and sophomore
Amber Smith (Prattsburgh, NY/Prattsburgh) claimed sixth singles, 7-5, 6-3.
Alfred won two of three doubles matches. Smith and Gillett took second doubles, 8-7 (7-4), while junior
Rachel Pera (Kenmore, NY/Kenmore West) and Torthe won third doubles, 8-4.
"I could not be happier with the performance these ladies gave today," remarked
Mike Graham, AU head coach. "We stayed aggressive in doubles, winning two of three, which was huge for the success we had today."
The Saxons are in action next on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m. at home against Empire 8 opponent Houghton College.
