Box Score

Plattsburgh, NY--- The State University of New York at New Paltz women's tennis team defeated SUNY Plattsburgh 9-0 to kick off its conference season Saturday afternoon.

"Great start to defense of SUNYAC championship. Solid start in doubles helped us settle to singles match," said SUNY New Paltz coach Rob Bruley. "Excellent start from freshman Onalee Batchellor, winning her first college matches in doubles and singles."

Trinity Chow and Laura Koob defeated Rukchunna Abdeen and Sarah Hoeffner 8-0 to start off the first doubles match.  Victoria Zezula and Jenna Grandville followed with a 8-2 victory against Sierra Barrett and Cydney Bond. Third doubles team, Onalee Batchellor and Alexandra Dratch defeated Megan Blake and Erin Wiggins 8-0 to complete the doubles sweep.

Chow (6-4, 6-1), Koob (6-1, 6-1), Zezula (6-0, 6-0), Grandville (6-0, 6-0), Batchellor (6-1, 6-1), Alex Chimenti (6-1, 6-0) and Kathleen Mangan (8-4) all won their singles matches, giving the Hawks a clean 9-0 victory. Chimenti also solidified her first collegiate win with the victory.

Next up, the Hawks will host RPI for their home opener Sept. 11 at 3:00 p.m.

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