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2008-09 season 

USP Closes out Fall Season with a Pair of Wins (10/12/08)

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's tennis team closed out their fall season over the weekend with a pair of Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference wins, defeating Caldwell College 7-2 on Saturday and sweeping Post University 9-0 on Sunday.

The two wins improves USP's record to 4-5 overall and 3-4 in league play. The Devils finished fifth in the final league standings and will miss the playoffs for the first time since their inception in 2005.

In Sunday's match against Post, the Devils opened the competition by sweeping all three doubles matches. The team of senior Gabrielle Exler (Timber Creek HS/Sicklerville, N.J.) and junior Danielle Perfetti (Cardinal O'Hara HS/Clifton Heights, Pa.) defeated Julie Hurst and Jenna Salveson 8-0. The duo finished the fall with a 7-2 match record, the best amongst the Devils' doubles teams. Senior Christina Sebastiani (Paulsboro HS/Sewell, N.J.) and freshman Laney Jones (Wyoming Seminary /Blakeslee, Pa.) defeated Scarlet Gonzalez and Mallorie Michalak 8-0 at #2 doubles to finish with a 3-2 record. At #1 doubles, sophomore Zahra Hasan (Ward Melville HS/East Setauket, N.Y.) and freshman Bridget Frymoyer (Governor Mifflin HS/ Shillington, Pa.) recorded an 8-2 win over Leah McQueeney and Kelsey Jackovich. Hasan and Frymoyer's double record stands at 2-3 on the season.

In singles competition, Jones won her third straight contest, besting Michalek, 6-1, 6-2 at #6 singles. Laney finishes the fall with an 8-1 singles mark. Perfetti scored a straight set 6-, 6-0 win over Salveson at #5 singles to finish with a 5-4 record while Exler also finished with a 5-4 record beating Hurst at #4 singles with an identical 6-0, 6-0 score.

At #2 singles, Sebastiani defeated Gonzalez, 6-1, 6-0 to earn her fourth singles win of the year. Frymoyer earned her third singles win with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Jackovich at #3 singles. Hasan rounded out the singles winners with a 3-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-5) win over McQueeney at #1 singles, earning her second singles win of the season.

One day early, the Devils captured two of the three doubles matches and five of six singles to defeat Caldwell College 7-2. Sebastiani and Jones defeated Kirsty Leedham and Danielle Klion 8-5 at #2 doubles and Exler and Perfetti defeated Suzy Dragovcic and Mia Attyeh at #3 doubles, 8-1.

Jones won at #6 singles, defeating Attyeh 6-, 6-0 while Perfetti defeated Dragovcic, 6-2, 6-1 at #5 singles. Frymoyer was a 7-5, 6-2 winner over Leedham at the number three slot and Sebastiani was a 7-5, 6-4 winner over Olga Ndhlovu at the number two slot. Exler won her match at #4 singles when Klion retired with Exler leading 4-0 in the first set.

Devils Sweep Griffins to Earn First Conference Win (10/10/08)

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's tennis team earned their first win against a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference opponent on Friday, sweeping Chestnut Hill College 9-0 at Chestnut Hill's Tennis Courts.

The win improves the Devils record to 2-5 overall and 1-4 in CACC games. The Griffins fall to 5-12 overall and 2-4 in league play.

The Devils won all three doubles matches to start off the contest with a 3-0 leading heading into the singles round. Sophomore Zahra Hasan (Ward Melville HS/East Setauket, N.Y.) and freshman Bridget Frymoyer (Governor Mifflin HS/ Shillington, Pa.) earned an 8-5 win over Erin Anderson and Cara Wallin at #1 doubles. Senior Christina Sebastiani (Paulsboro HS/Sewell, N.J.) and freshman Laney Jones (Wyoming Seminary /Blakeslee, Pa.) were 8-4 victors over Rachel Steinberg and Lauren Pescatore at #2 doubles. Senior Gabrielle Exler (Timber Creek HS/Sicklerville, N.J.) and junior Danielle Perfetti (Cardinal O'Hara HS/Clifton Heights, Pa.) rounded out the doubles winners with an 8-4 win over Brittany Parker and Shaina Ward at #3 doubles.

In singles competition, Jones moved to 6-1 on the season with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Parker at #6 singles. Perfetti was a 6-2, 6-1 winner over Ward at #5 singles while Exler scored a 6-2, 6-2 win over Karen Guwuriro at #4 singles. At the number three slot, Frymoyer earned a 6-0, 6-4 win over Steinberg and Sebastiani was a 6-4, 6-2 winner over Wallin at the #2 slot. Completing the sweep, Hasan defeated Anderson at #1 singles, 6-3, 6-3.

USP returns to action on Saturday, October 11, 2008 when the take on Caldwell College in Caldwell , New Jersey. USP will play in Waterbury, Connecticut on Sunday, October 12, 2008 against Post University.

Devils fall to Goldey Beacom (10/8/08)

Goldey Beacom College won five of six singles matches as they defeated the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's tennis team 7-2 Wednesday afternoon at the McNeil Field Tennis Courts in Philadelphia.

The loss drops USP's record to 1-5 overall and 0-4 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference matches. Goldey Beacom improves to 9-2 overall and 4-2 in league matches.

The Devils found themselves trailing early in the match as the Lightning won two of the three doubles contest. USP's lone point came at #3 doubles as senior Gabrielle Exler (Timber Creek HS/Sicklerville, N.J.) and junior Danielle Perfetti (Cardinal O'Hara HS/Clifton Heights, Pa.) defeated Jennifer Jones and Stephanie Bain, 8-0. In the other doubles matches, sophomore Zahra Hasan (Ward Melville HS/East Setauket, N.Y.) and freshman Bridget Frymoyer (Governor Mifflin HS/ Shillington, Pa.) lost to Luisiana Souto and Luciana Pereira, 8-0 in the #1 doubles slot while senior Christina Sebastiani (Paulsboro HS/Sewell, N.J.) and freshman Laney Jones (Wyoming Seminary /Blakeslee, Pa.) were defeated by Daniela Pereira and Anastoshia Lewis , 8-5 at #2 doubles.

Laney Jones scored the remaining point for the Devils with an 8-4 pro-set win over Bain at #6 singles. Jones improved to 5-1 on the season in singles competition with the win. Hasan, Sebastiani, Frymoyer and Exler all dropped their singles matches in straight sets. Perfetti split the two sets at #5 singles with Jennifer Jones, before dropping the tiebreaker 10-1.

The Devils close out their regular season with a trio of matches on the road beginning on Friday, October 10, 2008 when they face Chestnut Hill College. USP travels to Caldwell College on Saturday, October 11, 2008 and Post University on Sunday, October 12, 2008.

Rams Defeat Devils (10/6/08)

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's tennis team dropped their third consecutive Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference match, losing to Philadelphia University, 8-1 at the Abraham J. Salaman Courts on the Rams campus Monday afternoon.

The loss drops the Devils record to 1-4 overall and 0-3 in league games. Philadelphia University improves to 10-2 overall and 5-0 in CACC matches.

The Devils lone point came in doubles competition. Senior Gabrielle Exler (Timber Creek HS/Sicklerville, N.J.) and junior Danielle Perfetti (Cardinal O'Hara HS/Clifton Heights, Pa.) teamed up to defeat Brittany Villa and Sarah Harris, 8-5 at #3 doubles. In the other doubles matches, sophomore Zahra Hasan (Ward Melville HS/East Setauket, N.Y.) and freshman Bridget Frymoyer (Governor Mifflin HS/ Shillington, Pa.) lost to Adriana Rodriguez and Daniela Rodriguez 8-2 in the #1 doubles slot while senior Christina Sebastiani (Paulsboro HS/Sewell, N.J.) and freshman Laney Jones (Wyoming Seminary /Blakeslee, Pa.) were defeated by Christian Brzozowski and Stephanie Reinke, 8-1 at #2 doubles.

In singles competition, all six USP players lost their matches.

The Devils return to action on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 when they host Goldey Beacom College. Start time is 3:00 p.m.

Women's Tennis Earns First Win of Season(10/2/08)

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's tennis team earned their first win of the season Thursday afternoon as they defeated La Salle University 5-2 at LaSalle's Belfield Tennis Complex.

USP improves to 1-3 on the season. La Salle falls to 0-6

The Devils opened the match by taking two of the three doubles matches to earn the first point. Sophomore Zahra Hasan (Ward Melville HS/East Setauket, N.Y.) and senior Christina Sebastiani (Paulsboro HS/Sewell, N.J.) teamed up to defeat Lauren Perry and Courtney Babo, 8-4 at #1 doubles. Junior Danielle Perfetti (Cardinal O'Hara HS/Clifton Heights, Pa.) and senior Gabrielle Exler (Timber Creek HS/Sicklerville, N.J.) took the #3 doubles, 8-5 over Christina Gomez and Lauren Caffrey.

Moving to singles competition, USP freshman Laney Jones (Wyoming Seminary /Blakeslee, Pa.) remained perfect in dual match singles competition with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Jessica Acilio at #6 singles. Exler and Perfetti improved to 2-2 on the season with wins at #4 and #5 singles respectively. Exler was a 6-1, 6-0 win over Pearl Wilkins at #4 singles while Perfetti defeated Taylor Silverio 6-2, 6-2 at the #5 slot. USP's final singles win came at the #2 singles slot as Sebastiani defeated Babo, 6-4, 6-2 to earn her first win of the season.

The Devils return to action on Monday, October 6, 2008 when they travel to face Philadelphia University in a CACC conference matchup.

Devils Fall at West Chester (10/1/08)

West Chester University handed the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia women's tennis team their third consecutive loss Tuesday afternoon, 8-1 at the WCU tennis courts in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

The loss drops USP's record to 0-3. West Chester improves to 2-3.

USP's lone win of the match came at #6 singles as freshman Laney Jones (Wyoming Seminary/ Blakeslee, Pa.) defeated Chantelle Chaudoin, 6-0, 6-2. Jones improved to 3-0 on the season with the win. The Golden Rams swept the remaining five singles slots, with four of the five wins coming in straight sets. The number three singles match between freshman Bridget Frymoyer (Governor Mifflin HS/ Shillington, Pa.) and WCU's Kara Shumock went to a tie breaker game after Frymoyer won the first set 6-2 and Shumock the second 6-2. Shumock then won the tiebreaker 10-7 to capture the match, 2-6, 6-2, 1-0.

West Chester also swept all three doubles matches on the afternoon.

The Devils return to action on Thursday, October 2, 2008 when they travel to face La Salle University. The match is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m.