By: Dylan Nuzzo, Assistant Sports Information Director
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The St. Bonaventure University women's tennis team captured a 5-2 win over Slippery Rock Saturday afternoon at the University Fitness Center on Senior Day.
The Bonnies got out to an early lead, securing the doubles point with wins at No. 1 and No. 2.
Tamara Bachmann and Sara Montano Parada bested Alissia Kivi and Nicole Kempton at the top spot, 6-1, while Sienna Smith and Kashish Bote defeated Amaia Balaguer Brau and Tina Slovak at No. 2, 6-4.
In singles action, Montano Parada, Bachmann, Smith and Bote all emerged victorious to secure the team win.
Bachmann, Smith and Bote cruised to straight set wins at No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4, respectively.
Montano Parada battled back from a set down at the top spot to win in three sets, 1-6, 6-0, 6-2.
The Bonnies are back in action Wednesday, April 22 at the Atlantic 10 Tournament.
RESULTS
St. Bonaventure 5, Slippery Rock 2
Singles
1. Sara Montano Parada (SBU) def. Amaia Balaguer Brau (SRU) 1-6, 6-0, 6-2
2. Tamara Bachmann (SBU) def. Alissia Kivi (SRU) 7-5, 6-3
3. Sienna Smith (SBU) def. Nicole Kempton (SRU) 6-2, 6-3
4. Kashish Bote (SBU) def. Tina Slovak (SRU) 6-2, 6-2
5. Dari Sakhanova (SRU) def. Gabriella Blumberg (SBU) 6-1, 6-4
6. Nadia Rodewald (SRU) def. Kelly Barnes (SBU) 6-2, 6-2
Doubles
1. Bachmann/Montano Parada (SBU) def. Kivi/Kempton (SRU) 6-1
2. Smith/Bote (SBU) def. Balaguer Brau/Slovak (SRU) 6-4
3. Skhanova/Rodewald (SRU) def. Barnes/Blumberg (SBU) 6-1
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