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Women's Tennis Shuts Out Oswego State

Michelle Nicholson - Student Assistant

Michelle Nicholson won both her singles and doubles match in Saturday's win

| 9/19/2005 4:08:04 PM

ROCHESTER, NY  – On Saturday,  the RIT women’s tennis team hosted the Oswego State Lakers.  The Tigers shut out the Lakers 9-0.  This win improves the Tigers record to 3-2 and the Lakers fall to 1-4.
 
First doubles team of Brianne Francisco (Amsterdam, NY/Amsterdam) (Amsterdam, NY/Amsterdam) and Lindsey Brady (Emmaus, PA/Emmaus) (Emmaus, Pa/Emmaus) and third doubles team of Aimee Holmberg (Wilbraham, MA/Minnechaug) (Wilbraham, MA/Minnechaug) and Michelle Nicholson (Grove City, PA/Grove City) (Grove City, PA/Grove City) both won their matches 8-2.  Second doubles team of Leigh Bryson (Wallingford, CT/Mark T. Sheehan) (Wallingford, CT/Mark T. Sheehan) and Melanie Blass (Bridgeport, NY/Chittenango) (Chittenango, NY/Chittenango) battles back to win 9-7.
 
In singles, Francisco, Brady, and Rachel Pikus (Buffalo, NY/Buffalo Seminary) (Buffalo, NY/Buffalo Seminary) each had quick wins.  Bryson, Holmberg, and Nicholson also added to the Tigers win.
 
The Tigers travel to Wells College tomorrow and their match begins at 1 pm.
 
Doubles
 
1. Brianne Francisco (Amsterdam, NY/Amsterdam)/Lindsey Brady (Emmaus, PA/Emmaus) (RIT) def. Brigid McCarthy (O) 8-2
2. Leigh Bryson (Wallingford, CT/Mark T. Sheehan)/Melanie Blass (Bridgeport, NY/Chittenango) (RIT) def. Michele Giorlaudo/Theresa Ruane (O) 9-7
3. Aimee Holmberg (Wilbraham, MA/Minnechaug)/Michelle Nicholson (Grove City, PA/Grove City) (RIT) def. Kim Hough/Jennifer Chin (O) 8-2
 
Singles
 
1. Brianne Francisco (Amsterdam, NY/Amsterdam) (RIT) def. Michele Giorlaudo (O) 6-0, 6-0
2. Lindsey Brady (Emmaus, PA/Emmaus) (RIT) def. Brigid McCarthy (O) 6-0, 6-2
3. Leigh Bryson (Wallingford, CT/Mark T. Sheehan) (RIT) def. Katie Blauding (O) 6-4, 6-0
4. Aimee Holmberg (Wilbraham, MA/Minnechaug) (RIT) def. Joanne Duhan (O) 6-1, 6-4
5. Rachel Pikus (Buffalo, NY/Buffalo Seminary) (RIT) def. Theresa Ruane (O) 6-1, 6-0
6. Michelle Nicholson (Grove City, PA/Grove City) (RIT) def. Jessica Boutista (O) 6-3, 6-1