March 18, 2001

NEWARK, DE - The Villanova women's tennis team recorded a victory over non-league rival University of Delaware on Sunday, March by a match score of 6-1 at the Carpenter Sports Building Courts. The match was originally scheduled for Saturday but was postponed a day due to inclement weather.

On the afternoon, Delaware lost its season opener to the Wildcats who now carry an overall season record of 8-3.

Villanova got singles wins from Julie Darne over Elly Giese 6-0 and 6-1 at No. 1, Stephane Ariot defeated Jessica Wilkes 6-2 and 6-1 at No. 2, Ashley Young snapped Martine Street's 11-match win streak with a 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 3, Jessica Rybacki downed Anisha Talati 6-3 and 6-1 at No. 4, and Kelly McAndrew defeated Jessica Quittman 6-3, 6-1 at No. 5.

Doubles winners for the Wildcats included the No. 2 pairing of Ashley Young and Jessie Rybacki and the team of Anne Morgan and Jen Zick at the No. 3 post.

The 'Cats return to play on Friday, March 23rd when they host SUNY Binghamton at 1:00 pm at the Villanova Tennis Complex.

VILLANOVA 6, DELAWARE 1

SINGLES:

Julie Darne (VU) def. Elly Giese: 6-1, 6-1

Stephane Ariot (VU) def. Jessica Wilkes: 6-2, 6-1

Ashley Young (VU) def. Martine Street: 6-1, 6-1

Jessie Rybacki (VU) def. Anisha Talati: 6-3, 6-1

Kelly McAndrew (VU) def. Jessica Quittman: 6-3, 6-1

Devon Hufnal def. Sara Fabrizio (VU): 7-6, 6-1

DOUBLES:

Giese/Wilkes def. Darne/Ariot (VU): 8-2

Young/Rybacki (VU) def. Street/Danielle Wall: 8-2

Anne Morgan/Jen Zick (VU) def. Talati/Quittman: 8-4