October 7, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Hannah Shalett
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Smith Tennis Defeats Springfield

Northampton, MA: The Pioneers defeated New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) rival Springfield College 7-2 this afternoon. With the win Smith improved its overall and conference record to 1-4. The Pride of Springfield fell to 2-5 (1-4).

For Smith Gianna Teague (Gahanna, OH) and Jaimi Inskeep (Warrenville, IL) won at number two doubles as did number three doubles Nawal Mays (Niskayuna, NY) and Mindy Chu (Los Altos, CA). In singles, Inskeep, Chu, Melissa Wong (Portsmouth, OH), Ally Hawkins (Plainfield, NH), and Maggie Steiner (Madison, CT) all recorded victories.

The Pioneers return to action October 11th as they host NEWMAC opponent MIT for a 1 pm start.

Doubles:
(1) Diana Fiumefreddo & Clair Oblamski  (SC) lost to Amy Shaw & Melissa Weinstein 8-6
(2) Gianna Teague & Jaimi Inskeep (SC) defeated Rachel Kushma & Tayla Pessolano 8-4
(3) Nawal Mays & Mindy Chu (SC) defeated Funmi Olowookee & Kyla Walgren 8-4

Singles:
(1) Gianna Teague (SC) lost to Amy Shaw 6-1,6-2
(2) Jaimi Inskeep (SC) defeated Melissa Weinstein 6-1,7-5
(3) Mindy Chu (SC) defeated Rachel Kushma 6-7(7), 7-6 (4), (10-7)
(4) Melissa Wong (SC) defeated Funmi Olowookere 6-3, 6-1
(5) Ally Hawkins (SC) defeated Kyle Walgren 6-1, 2-6, 6-3
(6) Maggie Steiner (SC) defeated Tayla Pessolano 6-0, 4-6, 6-0