Syracuse University
Niagara
Orange Sweeps Niagara
2/27/2010 1:55:53 PM | Tennis
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. – Syracuse (7-2, 2-0) remained undefeated against in-state foes with a 7-0 sweep of Niagara (0-6) on Friday night at the Sportsplex.
Freshman No. 111 CC Sardinha earned her first career victory at the top singles spot, defeating Niagara's Hilary Hansen in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1. Sardinha also combined with junior team co-captain Simone Kalhorn in doubles play to earn a victory at the No. 2 spot.
Sophomore Emily Harman dominated her opponent Raquel Solis at the No. 2 singles spot with a two-set shutout, 6-0, 6-0. Harman also teamed with senior Chelsea Jones in double play to earn a shutout victory, 8-0, at the top spot.
Senior transfer Eleanor Peters also won her singles match in a two-set shutout, defeating Emma Cunnington in the No. 3 slot. Sophomore Alessondra Parra defeated challenger Brittany Walters at No. 4 singles while Kalhorn earned a 6-0, 6-3 victory at No. 5, cementing the victory for the Orange.
Syracuse looks to continue its New York win streak when it visits Buffalo on Saturday, February 27 at 11 a.m.
Syracuse 7, Niagara 0
Doubles
Emily Harman/Chelsea Jones (SU) def. Emma Cunnington/Hilary Hansen (NU) 8-0
Simone Kalhorn/CC Sardinha (SU) def. Raquel Solis/Brittany Walters (NU) 8-3
Singles
CC Sardinha (SU) def. Hilary Hansen (NU) 6-1 6-1
Emily Harman (SU) def. Raquel Solis (NU) 6-0 6-0
Eleanor Peters (SU) def. Emma Cunnington (NU) 6-0 6-0
Alessondra Parra (SU) def. Brittany Walters (NU) 6-1 6-0
Simone Kalhorn (SU) def. Julia Gray NU) 6-0 6-3
