Freshman Linda Nguyen fell to Anitra Kloczewiak in straight sets in first singles action, 6-0, 6-0, while the Beacons Destanee Ringler bested Pine Manor's Margaret Roberts by the same count. 

Gators junior Beth Deegan picked up two games in her 6-1, 6-1 loss to Brittney Engel in third singles action. Freshman Christine Lowe picked up two games in her 6-1, 6-2 loss to UMB's Hieu Nguyen.

Pine Manor returns to action on Thursday night under the lights, as the Gators play host to the Lynx of Lesley University at 6:30 p.m.

Box Score
Singles competition
1. Anitra Kloczewiak (UMB) def. Linda Nguyen (PMC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Destanee Ringler (UMB) def. Margaret Roberts (PMC) 6-0, 6-0
3. Brittany Engel (UMB) def. Beth Dergan (PMC) 6-1, 6-1
4. Samantha Counts (UMB) def. Glenn Grusko (PMC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Hieu Nguyen (UMB) def. Christine Lowe (PMC) 6-1, 6-2
6. No player (UMB) def. No player (PMC), by forfeit
Doubles competition
1. Anitra Kloczewiak/Destanee Ringler (UMB) def. Linda Nguyen/Glenn Grusko (PMC) 8-0
2. MaKenna Hughes/Wendy Steinman (UMB) def. Margaret Roberts/Beth Dergan (PMC) 8-0

In her first match of the season, sophomore Beth Deegan took the third set from the Mustangs Ariel Rich, ultimately falling 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5).

Elsewhere, also in her first action of the season, Pine Manor freshman Sivan Thannachak lost 6-1, 6-0 to Amy Warner. In first singles, freshman Chelsea Swiger was upended by Mount Ida's Jessica Lindquist 6-1, 6-1.

With the loss, Pine Manor drops to The Gators return to the court on Wednesday at 3:30 against Emerson.

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - The Gators fell to 0-5 on Saturday, dropping a 9-0 decision to Johnson & Wales in GNAC play.

Saturday marked the Gators debut of Tenzin Nankey, who hit fourth singles and second doubles. "Tenzin did well for her first time," said Gators first-year coach Chris Pugliese. "She definitely wasn't scared or nervous."

The Gators (0-3 GNAC) return to action on Wednesday at Southern Maine at 6 p.m.

Johnson & Wales 9, Pine Manor College 0
Sep 19, 2009 at

Singles competition

1. Lindsay Scherer (JWUWT) def. Chelsea Swiger (PMC) 6-0, 6-0

2. Aubrie Poe (JWUWT) def. Rennea Reid (PMC) 6-0, 6-0

3. Ashley Baughman (JWUWT) def. Lindsey Vaughn (PMC) 6-0, 6-0

4. Joanna Kaskiw (JWUWT) def. No player (PMC), by forfeit

5. No player (JWUWT) def. No player (PMC), by forfeit

6. No player (JWUWT) def. No player (PMC), by forfeit

Doubles competition

1. Tammy Saunders/Katelyn Fenton (JWUWT) def. Rennea Reid/Lindsey Vaughn (PMC) 8-0

Match Notes

Pine Manor College 0-5

Generated on 9/19/2009

For the Gators (0-2 GNAC), Chelsea Swiger and Mahelet Kassa lost 8-1 in second doubles action.

"Mahalet's backhand looked better today," said first-year coach Chris Pugliese. "We're starting to swing out more shots and learning how to finish strokes. I loved the fans today."

Pine Manor is in action again on Thursday, playing host to Emmanuel in GNAC action at 4:00 p.m.

Rennea Reid and Mahalet Kassa scored points in singles play, while the team of Reid and Chelsea Swiger lost to the Amcats Brittany Curran and Mariel Marfongelli 8-6 in doubles action.

The Amcats improve to 1-2, while the Gators fall to 0-2. Pine Manor plays host to Simmons on Monday at 4 p.m.

Anna Maria 9, Pine Manor 0
09/13/09 at Wachusett, Mass. (Wachusett H.S.)

Singles competition

1. Marissa Boss (AMC) def. Chelsea Swiger (PMC) 6-0, 6-0

2. Dominique Marchand (AMC) def. Lindsey Vaughn (PMC) 6-0, 6-0

3. Nicole Hackenson (AMC) def. Renna Reid (PMC) 6-1, 6-0

4. Mary Marciano (AMC) def. Myrell Redmond (PMC) 6-0, 6-0

5. Lori Curtis (AMC) def. Mahalet Kassa (PMC) 6-0, 6-1

6. Brittany Curran (AMC) def. No player (PMC), by default

Doubles competition

1. Brittany Curran/Mariel Marfongelli (AMC) def. Chelsea Swiger/Renna Reid (PMC) 8-6

2. Mary Marciano/Brittany Quattrocci (AMC) def. Lindsey Vaughn/Mahalet Kassa (PMC) 8-0

3. Nicole Hackenson/Dominique Marchand (AMC) def. No player/No player (PMC), by default

Match Notes

Pine Manor 0-2 (0-1 GNAC)

Anna Maria 1-2 (0-2 TCCC)

Generated on 9/13/2009

Rennea Reid and Myrell Redmond each won one game before both falling 8-1 in third and fourth singles, respectively.

"Myrell won her first game," said first-year Pine Manor coach Chris Pugliese.  "I loved the smile on her face."

For the Gators (0-1), freshman Chelsea Swiger fell in first singles, while Lindsey Vaughn dropped her second doubles match. The Rams improved to 2-0.

Pine Manor travels to Paxton to take on Anna Maria on Sunday at noon before returning to campus for a three-match homestand, starting with Simmons on Monday at 4 p.m..

Boston, MA - Pine Manor fell to 0-5 (0-3 GNAC) with a 0-9 loss Tuesday to the first-place Sharks.

Chestnut Hill, MA - Pine Manor feel to Newbury on Wednesday, 0-9. The Gators next match is Saturday against Albertus Magnus at 1 pm in Chestnut Hill.

Boston, MA - The Gators were shutout Saturday by the Saints of Emmanuel College, 0-9. Pine Manor is back in action Wednesday, playing host to Newbury at 3:30 pm.

Chestnut Hill, MA - Pine Manor dropped its home opener to the Huskies of Southern Maine, 0-7. For the Gators, senior Patty Pabon fell in second singles competition, 5-7 and 4-6.