SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--The Springfield College women's tennis team defeated its counterparts from Smith College, 9-0, in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference match-up this afternoon in the Springfield College Field House. Due to rainy conditions, the match was played indoors.

It is the second consecutive 9-0 victory for the Pride, and its first win of the season in conference play. SC is now 4-2 overall, 1-2 in the NEWMAC. Smith is now 0-3, 0-3.

The Pride started off well by sweeping the doubles. Seniors Sam Carney and Siana Green got the ball rolling with an 8-2 win at No. 1 doubles. At No. 3 doubles, it was a pair of seniors from Maine who were victorious at 8-1. They were Erin Woodbury from Portland and Amy Buttarazzi from Scarborough.

At No. 2, senior Vanessa Senecal and junior Sydney Streimer put together an 8-5 win.

In singles play, the Pride did not lose a set. After clinching the match by winning the first six matches, SC and Smith played the last two in one set each.

Carney was first off the court at No. 1 singles, defeating Seema Samawi (Damascus, Syria/King's Academy), 6-0, 6-2.

Woodbury was second off the court, providing the team clincher with her 6-1, 6-1 win over Kyle Gouchoe-Hanas (Durham, N.C./Carolina Friends).

And Green followed suit with her 6-4, 6-1 victory at No. 2 singles over Haruka Shimoto (Tokyo, Japan/International School of the Sacred Heart). At No. 4, 5, and 6, it was Streimer, freshman Melanie Thulin, and Senecal wrapping it up.

(Release courtesy Springfield sports information)