April 12, 2006

Lewisburg, Pa. - Freshman Jaclyn Williamson (Unionville, Pa.) won at no. 1 singles, but Villanova (8-10) fell to Bucknell (6-9) yesterday afternoon.

The match featured a shuffled line up, with Williamson sliding into the no. 1 spot for the first time all year. She defeated Veronica Brown 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-8) for Villanova's only point. Sophomore Ashley Reed's (Wyomissing, Pa.) also went to three sets, with Reed ultimately falling 7-5, 4-6, 0-1 (1-10) to Tiffany Card.

The Wildcats return to action today, in their last home match of the season. 'Nova hosts BIG EAST foe Seton Hall at 3:00 p.m.

RESULTS

Singles:

1. Williamson (V) def. Brown (B) 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-8)

2. Mills (B) def. Phillis (V) 6-2, 6-1

3. Gamboa (B) def. Lostritto (V) 6-3, 6-2

4. Globerman (B) def. Puchyr (V) 6-1, 6-2

5. Grossman (B) def. Murray (V) 6-3, 6-2

6. Card (B) def. A. Reed (V) 5-7, 6-4, 1-0 (10-1)

Doubles:

1. Brown/Gamboa (B) def. Williamson/Phillis (V) 8-2

2. Mills/Baffa (B) def. A. Reed/M. Reed (V) 8-6

3. Globerman/Grossman (B) def. Puchyr/Lostritto (V) 8-3