NORTH ANDOVER, MA-A powerful performance by the Merrimack proved to be too much for The College of Saint Rose as it dropped a tough 8-1 decision in its
Northeast-10 Conference opener Sunday afternoon at Bert Hammel Court.
Freshman
Alanna Bergmann picked up the lone point for the Golden Knights (1-1/0-1 NE-10) at fourth singles when she downed Abbey Bryant 7-5, 6-4.
Merrimack (1-0/1-0 NE-10) lit the fire early in doubles play as it claimed both the No. 1 and No. 2 slots. Saint Rose juniors
Isabela Cubillos and
Paige Southwick fell at first doubles 8-5, followed by senior
Megan Stacklum and Bergmann falling 8-1 to Rachel Muller and Mackenzie Blair.
Cubillos and Southwhick each dropped their decisions at first and second singles, respectively. Cubillos posted scores of 6-3, 6-2, and Southwhick finished at 6-0, 6-1. Stacklum and freshman
KeriAnn Mahoney also lost their battles in singles, dropping a 6-0, 6-1 mark at No. 3, and a 6-2, 6-2 score at No. 4, respectively.
The Golden Knights hit the courts again on Wednesday, September 10 when they host Saint Thomas Aquinas at 4:30 pm at Kelton Courts.
Singles 1. Grace Messina (MER) def.
Isabela Cubillos (STR) 6-3, 6-2
2. Shakee Messina (MER) def.
Paige Southwick (STR) 6-0, 6-1
3. Danielle Dunn (MER) def.
Megan Stacklum (STR) 6-0, 6-1
4. Mackenzie Blair (MER) def.
KeriAnn Mahoney (STR) 6-2, 6-2
5.
Alanna Bergmann (STR) def. Abbey Bryant (MER) 7-5, 6-4
Doubles 1. Chealsey Giatrellis/Danielle Dunn (MER) def.
Isabela Cubillos/
Paige Southwick (STR) 8-5
2. Rachel Muller/Mackenzie Blair (MER) def.
Megan Stacklum/
Alanna Bergmann (STR) 8-1
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