BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University Women's Tennis team suffered its fourth straight loss Saturday afternoon at the hands of undefeated Colby-Sawyer College, dropping the match 7-2.

The number one singles match between Leah Ribchinsky (Ivoryton, Conn.) and Mary Francis (North Steuben, Maine) was a back-and-forth affair between the two, with Francis emerging as the winner by a 7-6 (7-4), 7-5.

Caitlin Osepchuk (Ocean Grove, N.J.) played a part in both wins on the day for the Hawks. She bested Nikki Humphrey (Little Compton, R.I.) 6-1, 6-3 in #5 singles, then paired up with Katelin Richard (West Islip, N.Y.) in #2 doubles to defeat Francis and Brittany Mailman (Freedom, N.H.) by an 8-5 score.

Roger Williams (3-6, 3-4 TCCC) will travel to Curry College Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. match, while Colby-Sawyer (8-0, 7-0 TCCC) hosts Emmanuel College Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Tennis Match Results

Colby-Sawyer vs Roger Williams

09/27/08 at Bristol, R.I.

Colby-Sawyer 7, Roger Williams 2

Singles competition:

1. Mary Francis (CSC) def. Leah Ribchinsky (RWU) 7-6 (7-4), 7-5

2. Jen LaChance (CSC) def. Lily Osowski (RWU) 6-0, 6-2

3. Hannah White (CSC) def. Katie Wilmes (RWU) 6-0, 6-2

4. Lauren Turenne (CSC) def. Amanda Wolfe (RWU) 4-6, 6-2, 6-1

5. Brittany Mailman (CSC) def. Katelin Richard (RWU) 6-3, 7-6 (7-4)

6. Caitlin Osepchuk (RWU) def. Nikki Humphrey (CSC) 6-1, 6-3

Doubles competition:

1. Hannah White/Jen LaChance (CSC) def. Leah Ribchinsky/Lily Osowski (RWU) 8-1

2. Caitlin Osepchuk/Katelin Richard (RWU) def. Mary Francis/Brittany Mailman (CSC) 8-5

3. Lauren Turenne/Nikki Humphrey (CSC) def. Paige Cunningham/Melissa Perry (RWU) 8-2

Match Notes:

Colby-Sawyer 8-0, 7-0 TCCC

Roger Williams 3-6, 3-4 TCCC