March 16, 2011--The Mount St. Mary's men's and women's tennis teams earned victories over the University of the District of Columbia at the Mount St. Mary's Tennis Courts today. The women's team cruised to a 6-1 win while the men's team rallied for a 4-3 victory.

On the women's side, the Mount took five of six singles matches to clinch the victory. Emily Bolchoz set the pace with a three-set victory over Jessica Nunez at the No. 1 position. Kelly Conroy won in straight sets at No. 3 singles (6-3, 6-0) while Carly Landini outlasted Sophia Leon in three sets (6-3, 5-7, 7-5) at No. 4 singles. Emma Haley and Renee Deane cruised to straight set wins at No. 5 and No. 6 singles as well.

In doubles play, the Mount won at the No. 2 and No. 3 spots to take the 1-0 lead. Samantha Pinchoff and Conroy earned an 8-4 win at No. 2 doubles while Landini and Haley were 8-1 winners at No. 3.

On the men's side, the Mount took two of three matches to take the doubles point and a 1-0 lead in the match. Matthew Blake and Taylor Place teamed for an 8-5 win at No. 1 doubles while Patrick Plastow and Andrew Marinucci posted wins at the No. 3 spot.

Blake won 6-1, 0-6, 6-1 at No. 1 singles while UDC won at No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 singles to take a 3-2 lead in the match. Plastow came through with a 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 5 singles and Andrew Marinucci clinched the victory with a 6-1, 6-1 win at the No. 6 spot.

The Mount men's team returns to action on Saturday, March 19, with a 2:00 p.m. home match against Sacred Heart. Both teams play at Bucknell on Tuesday, March 22.