Lightning Falls In Non-Conference Opener

Bronx, NY- Lehman College (0-1 Overall, 0-0 CUNYAC) dropped its season-opening match on Sunday afternoon, falling to the St. Joseph’s-LI Golden Eagles by a score of 8-1.

St. Joseph’s took advantage early, scoring a 3-0 lead after doubles action. In the most contested match of the afternoon, Lehman’s team of Carry Em and Natalee Smith fell short at No. 3 doubles, losing 8-3 to St. Joseph’s Elizabeth Berthold and JoAnna Stanczak. In singles action, standout Evuana Neville fought valiantly against the Golden Eagles’ Kelly Crawford, dropping the match 3-6, 6-3, 4-6.

Despite the loss, sophomore Aurora Peters put together a fine performance at No. 4 singles, as she downed St. Joseph’s Kerri Szabo 6-3, 7-5 for the Lightning’s lone victory on the afternoon.

The Lightning will return to action tomorrow afternoon as they host the Hunter College Hawks in their home opener, with match time scheduled for 3:30pm.