ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. - The Caldwell College women's tennis team opened the 2008 fall season with a 5-4 defeat at Molloy College in a non-conference dual Monday afternoon at the Rockville Centre Tennis Center. Junior Brittni Frantellizzi (Binghamton, NY/Susquehanna Valley) and sophomore Chiaki Saito (Tokyo, Japan) were victorious in both singles and doubles for the Cougars, who were 2-12 a year ago.

Saito made her debut in a Caldwell uniform a memorable one, defeating Alexandra Bonventre in straight sets at No. 1 singles. Frantellizzi earned an 8-1 decision over Angeline Asaro at No. 2 singles. Saito and Frantellizzi also combined to win at first doubles. The Cougars' other point was scored by freshman Olga Ndhlovu (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield), who won her match at No. 3 singles. The Lions were victorious at second and third doubles and picked up straight-set wins at the bottom three singles positions to earn the team victory.

The Cougars return to action on Wednesday, Sept. 10, when they play at Philadelphia University in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference dual.

Molloy 5, Caldwell 4
Singles

1. Chiaki Saito (CC) def. Alexandra Bonventre, 7-5, 6-3
2. Brittni Frantellizzi (CC) def. Angeline Asaro, 8-1
3. Olga Ndhlovu (CC) def. Meghan McDevitt, 6-2, 6-1
4. Shannon Skeggs (MC) def. Danielle Klion, 6-3, 6-1
5. Amanda Colquhoun (MC) def. Kellyann Fair, 6-2, 6-1
6. Annie Ayala (MC) def. Mackenzie Lynch, 6-0, 6-1

Doubles
1. Frantellizzi/Saito (CC) def. Bonventre/Asaro, 8-6
2. Calquhoun/Skeggs(MC) def. Klion/Ndhlovu, 8-4
3. Tatiana Lopez/Ayala (MC) def. Fair/Mais Attyeh, 8-2