West Long Branch, N.J. – The Merrimack College women's tennis program kicked off their spring season on Friday, by earning a 6-1 victory against Monmouth University. It was the Warriors' first win over a Division I opponent of their Division I era. The contest was played down in New jersey as the Warriors start their season on the road with two matches this weekend.
The Basics
Score: Merrimack 6, Monmouth 1
Records: Merrimack (6-0) | Monmouth (2-7)
Location: West Long Branch, N.J. | Little Silver Tennis Club
Rapid Recap
- Merrimack won the doubles point by claiming the second and third flights. Senior Mia Briggs and freshman Kelly Klaren posted a 6-2 win at No. 2 while sophomore Rosemary Campanella and classmate Hope Salts won in convincing fashion at No. 3, 6-0.
- The Warriors were able to win five out of the six flights to earn a 6-1 victory. Monmouth narrowly escaped at the No.2 flight when freshman Alyson Nerf came up just short 6-7, 6-7.
- At No.1 singles, sophomore Kristina Calistro earned a hard-fought victory 6-4, 6-2. At flights three through six, the Warriors were able to win rather comfortably, including Briggs who only dropped one game in both sets at sixth singles. Briggs won the match convincingly 6-1, 6-0. The Warriors improved to 6-0 overall with their combined record from the fall season.
Up Next
Merrimack will return to action tomorrow, where the Warriors will square off against Northeast Conference (NEC) Mount St. Mary's at 1:00 P.M. The Men's team will be playing along with them at 1:00 P.M. as well down in Emmitsburg, Md.
