Tritons Win Every Set in Sweep of Franklin Pierce

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Eckerd women's tennis team was clicking on all cylinders today in its match against Franklin Pierce University as the Tritons didn't drop a set on the way to a 9-0 sweep.

The Tritons (2-7) were nearly perfect in doubles play with the teams of MaryAnn Aaron and Bailey Koronich in the No. 2 spot and Laurence Bourgault and Madeline Carlson in the No. 3 spot winning by scores of 8-0.  Emily Fridrik and Joyce Fields also had no problems with Alana Wyatt and Kelly Wilson at No. 1 doubles, earning an 8-1 victory.

The trend continued in singles play with three Triton wins in which the players took every game.  Fields, Aaron and Isabella Wong all posted 6-0, 6-0 wins in their respective positions.

Bourgault dropped only one game in a 6-1, 6-0 win over Kelly O'Donnell while Koronich and Carlson scored comfortable victories to complete the sweep.

"I'm really proud of the ladies today," said EC head coach Ben Maxwell.  "We have had some tough results in the past week, so to leave today's match with a solid win feels great.  Everyone played well today."

The Tritons return to the court on Saturday to host Ave Maria (Fla.) at 11:00 AM.

DOUBLES
1. Emily Fridrik/Joyce Fields (EC) def. Alana Wyatt/Kelly Wilson 8-1
2. MaryAnn Aaron/Bailey Koronich (EC) def. Kara Brazzel/Kelly O'Donnell 8-0
3. Laurence Bourgault/Madeline Carlson (EC) def. Sarah Rich/Shelli Safran 8-0

SINGLES
1. Fields (EC) def. Wyatt 6-0, 6-0
2. Aaron (EC) def. Brazzel 6-0, 6-0
3. Koronich (EC) def. Rich 6-2, 6-2
4. Bourgault (EC) def. O'Donnell 6-1, 6-0
5. Isabella Wong (EC) def. Maria Quagliana 6-0, 6-0
6. Carlson (EC) def. Wilson 6-2, 6-2