GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team ended a two-match losing streak with a 5-4 victory over Adelphi University in a non-conference dual Thursday afternoon. The victory evens the Cougars' record at 4-4 on the season, while the Panthers drop to 2-5.

The Cougars won two out of the three doubles matches with wins at first and second doubles. Senior Oksana Manoukian (Old Tappan, NJ/Northern Valley Regional), and freshman Brittni Frantellizzi (Binghamton, NY/Susquehanna Valley) combined to win 8-3 at No. 1 doubles, and senior Joellen Keaney (Oak Bluffs, MA/Martha's Vineyard Regional), pictured, paired with sophomore Emilie Skidmore (Pompton Plains, NJ/Pequannock Twp.) for an 8-5 victory at No. 2 doubles.

In singles, Manoukian, Skidmore and Frantellizzi were victorious in straight sets at first, second and fourth singles, respectively, to earn five team points for the win.

The Cougars have their first day off in three days before taking on Philadelphia University on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Philadelphia, Pa.
 

Caldwell 5, Adelphi 4
Singles

1. Oksana Manoukian (CC) def. Melissa Pashayan,  6-1, 6-0
2. Emilie Skidmore (CC) def. Melissa Kutner, 6-2, 6-3
3. Leah Moore (AU) def. Joellen Keaney, 6-4, 7-5
4. Brittni Frantellizzi (CC) def. Krishna Radeva, 6-1, 6-3
5. Amanda Aniboli (AU) def. Patty Messick, 6-1, 6-1
6. Tricia Burns (AU) def. Laura Sinisgallo, 6-1, 6-2

Doubles
1. Manoukian/Frantellizzi (CC) def. Johnson/Suboleski, 8-3
2. Keaney/Skidmore (CC) def. Pashayan/Frysztacki, 8-5
3. Aniboli/Burns(AU) def. Danielle O'Connell/Jessica Ouderkirk, 9-8