Hilton Head, SC – (3/7/2012) – The Chestnut Hill College women's tennis team collected another victory on their Hilton Head Spring Trip with a 6-3 win over Catholic University of America this evening. Unfortunately, the Griffins were unable to complete the sweep as the men's side continues to struggle with their early spring opponents with a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals.
 
The Chestnut Hill College (3-3) men led Catholic University of America (7-0) 2-1 heading to singles play of this evening's match. Unfortunately, the Cardinals were superior as individuals, claiming points at numbers two, three, five and six. Sophomores, Yoann Pham (Boulogne-Billancourt, France) and Michael Pecoraro (Towson, MD) were responsible for the Griffins singles wins. Pham won number one singles 6-3, 6-3, while Pecoraro battled for victory at number four singles 4-6, 7-5, 10-6. In doubles play, Pham and senior Julius Twyman (Coatesville, PA) won number one doubles 8-4, while Pecoraro and sophomore Jeramy Solema (Briarwood, NY) teamed for an 8-6 win at number two doubles.
 
The Chestnut Hill College (16-3) women also led 2-1 heading to singles play with juniors Nastia Shcherbakova (Minsk, Belarus) and Maria Parapouras (Victoria, Australia) winning the number one flight 8-0 while freshman Morgan Oechsle (Coopersburg, PA) and sophomore Olivia Stevenson (Philadelphia, PA) won number three doubles 8-4. In singles play, the Griffins were able to ensure victory with wins at numbers one, two, three, and four singles. Shcherbakova won number one singles 6-1, 6-1, Parapouras won number two singles 6-0, 6-0, Oechsle won number three singles 6-3, 6-0, and junior Danielle Knott (Mt. Vernon, NY) took number four singles 6-1, 6-3.
 
The men's and women's tennis teams resume play at Hilton Head on Friday, March 9, with a 3:00 p.m. dual match against Shepherd University.