BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – Sophomore
Sofia Orama (Marlborough, Conn.) and junior
Alyssa Craigie (Gilford, N.H.) put up valiant efforts in singles play, but Plymouth State University was held off the scoreboard in a 9-0 setback at Bridgewater State University in Little East Conference (LEC) women's tennis action at Rosen Memorial Tennis Courts on Saturday.
Craigie and senior
Elena Cardoso (Hudson, Mass.) were competitive at No. 2 doubles, dropping an 804 decision. In singles action, Orama dropped the opening set, 6-2, and was nipped 7-5 in the second set at No. 6, while Craigie took seven total games in her setback at No. 3.
Plymouth State dips to 3-5 (2-4 LEC), while the Bears go to 7-2 (5-1 LEC).
The Basics:
- Plymouth State 0, Bridgewater State 9
- Plymouth State (3-5, 2-4 LEC)
- Bridgewater State (7-2, 5-1 LEC)
How it Happened:
- Craigie and Cardoso kept things close in No. 2 doubles, but the Bears were able to hold on for an 8-4 win to sweep pairs play.
- Craigie continued her strong play into singles action but was unable to fend off her opponent at No. 3 in a 6-4, 6-3 setback.
- Orama dropped her opening set, 6-2, but battled hard in set two, eventually succumbing in a 7-5 loss at No. 6.
By the Numbers:
- Bridgewater State has won the last five meetings.
- The Bears lead the all-time series, 18-5.
Up Next:
- Plymouth State wraps up the regular season with two matches next week, starting with a trip to Southern Maine on Tuesday (Oct. 8). First serve is set for 4:00 p.m.
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