CALDWELL, N.J. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team dropped a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual with Chestnut Hill College, 6-3 Wednesday afternoon at the Caldwell College Tennis Courts. The dual marks the end of the season for the Cougars, who finish the year with an overall record of 2-12 and a 1-6 mark in conference play. The Griffins improve to 8-8, 3-4 CACC.

Seniors Emilie Skidmore (Pompton Plains, NJ/Pequannock Twp.) and Patty Messick (Penns Grove, NJ/Penns Grove), right, who played in their final home matches, earned the Cougars' three points on the day. Skidmore defeated Cara Wallin, 8-4 at No. 1 singles, while Messick won her match at No. 2 singles over Landra Ginder, 9-8 (7-2). The two seniors also combined to win their match at No. 1 doubles.

Although the team schedule is complete, Skidmore and Messick will compete in the CACC Individual Tournament, beginning Friday, Oct. 19 in Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
 

Chestnut Hill 6, Caldwell 3
Singles

1. Emilie Skidmore (CC) def. Cara Wallin, 8-4
2. Patty Messick (CC) def. Landra Ginder, 9-8 (7-2)
3. Karen Guwuriro (CHC) def. Suzanne Dragovcic, 8-2
4. Nicole Aldubayan (CHC) def. Christina Nabrizny, 6-0, 6-2
5. Colleen Reasoner (CHC) def. Alicia Baio, 6-0, 6-0
6. Sarah Doherty (CHC) won by walk over

Doubles
1. Messick/Skidmore (CC) def. Guwuriro/Wallin, 9-7
2. Reasoner/Ginder (CHC) def. Dragovcic/Nabrizny, 8-0
3. Doherty/Lisa Graeber (CHC) won by walkover