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Women's Tennis Written by Brett Johnson, Athletic Communications Intern

Women’s Tennis Rolls To Win Over Bridgewater State

Box Score BRISTOL, R.I. — The Roger Williams University Women's Tennis team swept Bridgewater State University 9-0 Thursday afternoon in Bristol, R.I.
 
In this non-conference match, the Hawks were looking to improve their overall record to 5-2.
 
The Hawks took all three double matchups. Kathryn Hughes (Westford, Mass.) and Julia Akerman (Greenwich, Conn.) defeated Alisha Silva (Taunton, Mass.) and Amanda Strickland (Plymouth, Mass.) 8-1. Together, Gabrielle Riley (Barnstable, Mass.) and Heidi Martin (Scituate, Mass.) took down Bridgewater State's Bojana Roman (Somerset, Mass.) and Alison Scangelli (Sutton, Mass.) by a score of 8-4. To complete their doubles sweep, Ali Stankiewicz (Brunswick, Maine) and Allie Grinavic (North Attleboro, Mass.) beat Rachel Tarantino (Mansfield, Mass.) and Angelique Gray (Osterville, Mass.) 8-3.
 
The Hawks continued their winning ways in the singles competitions. Hughes defeated Silva after a marathon deciding set. The score was 6-4, 0-6, 16-14 in favor of the home team. Akerman picked up the win 6-1, 6-2 against Roman. By a score of 6-2, 6-0, Stankiewicz took down Scagnelli. Taryn Roche (Greenlawn, N.Y.) defeated Strickland in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. Grinavic earned a quick victory over Gray 6-0, 6-1. Riley rounded out the Hawks' day with a 6-5, 6-3 win over Olivia Sweeny (Taunton, Mass.).
 
The Hawks get back into conference play Saturday against Endicott College in Bristol.
 
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Players Mentioned

Julia Akerman

Julia Akerman

5' 8"
Senior
Allie Grinavic

Allie Grinavic

5' 2"
Sophomore
Kathryn Hughes

Kathryn Hughes

5' 4"
Senior
Gabrielle Riley

Gabrielle Riley

5' 7"
Senior
Taryn Roche

Taryn Roche

5' 1"
Sophomore
Ali Stankiewicz

Ali Stankiewicz

5' 9"
Senior
Heidi Martin

Heidi Martin

5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Julia Akerman

Julia Akerman

5' 8"
Senior
Allie Grinavic

Allie Grinavic

5' 2"
Sophomore
Kathryn Hughes

Kathryn Hughes

5' 4"
Senior
Gabrielle Riley

Gabrielle Riley

5' 7"
Senior
Taryn Roche

Taryn Roche

5' 1"
Sophomore
Ali Stankiewicz

Ali Stankiewicz

5' 9"
Senior
Heidi Martin

Heidi Martin

5' 6"
Freshman