Belanger shines in pair of Anchorwomen losses

The Bison of Nichols College stampeded over the Anchorwomen in their season opener this last week. The Bison's lineup was bolstered by stellar play from three first-year players in their collegiate debuts, as the Anchorwomen suffered a 9-0 defeat on their home court.

Less than 24 hours later, the Anchorwomen took to the court once again, this time to square off against Curry College. Sophomore Doris Belanger earned a straight set win (7-5, 6-1) at No. 2 singles, but Curry College won the remaining eight matches to down Rhode Island College, 8-1.

The Colonels captured four of five singles matches and both doubles contests. With only five players, RIC was forced to forfeit both the No. 6 singles match and the No. 3 doubles match for the second straight day.

The Anchorwomen will return to action on Tuesday, Sept. 7 when they travel for a showdown against Emmanuel College.

Nichols vs. Rhode Island College

Nichols College        9

Rhode Island College        0

Singles

Anna Dyakiv (NC) def. Gabriela Batek (RIC)                6-0,    6-0

Jilian McQuiggan (NC) def. Doris Belanger (RIC)                6-0,    6-3

Alexandra Cifone (NC) def. Shannon Bilodeau (RIC)            6-0,    6-4

Nicole Marziarz (NC) def. Kayla Morris (RIC)                6-0,    6-2

Eric Rivers (NC) def. Suzi Healy-Wurzburg (RIC)                6-4,    6-3

Megan Woodruff (NC) def. No player (RIC) by forfeit

Doubles

Jilian McQuiggan/Chelsey Miller (NC) def. Gabriela Batek/Shannon Bilodeau (RIC)    8-2

Maria Balabanova/Anna Dyakiv (NC) def. Doris Belanger/Suzi Healy-Wurzburg (RIC)    8-1

Alexandra Cifone/Erin Rivers (NC) def. No player/No player (RIC) by forfeit

Curry College vs. Rhode Island College

Curry College            8

Rhode Island College        1

Singles

Megan Mulrooney (CC) def. Gabriela Batek (RIC)            6-0,    6-0

Doris Belanger (RIC) def. Lauren Maoney (CC)                7-5,    6-1

Emily Mongello (CC) def. Shannon Bilodeau (RIC)            6-3,    6-1

Lauren Chuha (CC) def. Kayla Morris (RIC)                6-1,    6-0

Kathleen Rush (CC) def. Suzi Healy-Wurzburg (RIC)            6-3,    6-1

Kate Johnson (CC) def. No player (RIC) by forfeit

Doubles

Emily Mongello/Lauren Chuha (CC) def. Gabriella Batek/Shannon Bilodeau (RIC)    8-1

Megan Mulrooney/Devin Curley (CC) def. Doris Belanger/Kayla Morris (RIC)        8-2

Kate Johnson/Elizabeth Zarkades (CC) def. No player/No player (RIC) by forfeit