PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team was defeated by Chestnut Hill College, 7-2 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual Tuesday afternoon at the Chestnut Hill Tennis Courts. The loss drops the Cougars to 0-8 overall and 0-4 in conference play, while the Griffins improve to 5-6, 2-1 CACC.

Caldwell received wins at the top two singles positions. Junior Chiaki Saito (Tokyo, Japan), pictured, was victorious at No. 1 singles, defeating Erin Anderson in three sets, 4-6, 7-5, 10-8. At No. 2 singles, freshman Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) beat Cara Wallin, 6-4, 6-4 for the Cougars' other point. Saito and Ndhlovu were unable to earn a win in doubles, as Anderson and Wallin took an 8-6 decision at No. 1 doubles.

The Cougars return to the courts on Friday, Oct. 3 for a non-conference dual at Adelphi University.

Chestnut Hill 7, Caldwell 2
Singles
1. Chiaki Saito (C) def. Erin Anderson, 4-6, 7-5, 10-8
2. Olga Ndhlovu (C) def. Cara Wallin, 6-4, 6-4
3. Sarah Doherty (CHC) def. Suzanne Dragovcic, 6-0, 6-4
4. Rachel Steinberg (CHC) def. Danielle Klion, 6-1, 6-1
5. Karen Guwuriro (CHC) def. Mackenzie Lynch, 1-6, 6-2, 10-4
6. Shaina Ward (CHC) def. Kellyann Fair, 6-2, 6-3

Doubles
1. Anderson/Wallin (CHC) def. Ndhlovu/Saito, 8-6
2. Steinberg/Lauren Pescatore (CHC) def. Klion/Lynch, 8-3
3. Doherty/Guwuriro (CHC) def. Fair/Dragovcic, 8-2