SALEM, Mass. – Plymouth State University won its second straight match by a 6-3 score on Saturday, topping Salem State University in the Little East Conference (LEC) opener at the Central Campus Tennis Courts.
 
Senior Julie Miller (Woburn, Mass.) partnered with freshman Tessa LaBarre (North Smithfield, R.I.) to win at No. 2 doubles, then both secured singles wins as well.
 
Plymouth State improves to 2-0 (1-0 LEC), while Salem State falls to 0-3 (0-1 LEC).
 
The Basics:

• Plymouth State 6, Salem State 3
  • Plymouth State (2-0, 1-0 LEC)
  • Salem State (0-3, 0-1 LEC)

How it Happened:

• After the Vikings were forced to forfeit at No. 3 doubles, Miller and LaBarre teamed up for a dominating 8-1 win at No. 2 as the Panthers jumped out to a 2-0 lead.
• Salem State salvaged one point after holding on for an 8-5 win at No. 1 doubles.
• The hosts gave up another point on a forfeit at No. 6 singles and LaBarre pushed the advantage to 4-1 with a 6-0, 6-1 victory at No. 3 singles.
• Freshman Elena Cardoso (Hudson, Mass.) secured the win with a 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 4 and Miller accounted for the Panthers' sixth team point with a 6-3, 6-1 victory at No. 5.

By the Numbers:

• PSU has won each of the last ten meetings between the two teams dating back to Oct. 2, 2013.
• The Panthers have won three straight regular season matches.
• Miller has won her last six singles matches played to completion and improves to 9-1 in her career.

Up Next:

• Plymouth State visits NVU-Lyndon on Wednesday (Sept. 15) for a 4:00 p.m. match.