Skidmore knocks of Rochester, 8-1

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – Sophomore Rachel Loeb (Greenwood Village, CO) posted a 6-0, 6-3 win in the number two singles match and paired with classmate Danika Robison (South Burlington, VT) for an 8-6 victory at number one doubles to lead the 25^th ranked Skidmore College women's tennis team to an 8-1 win over the University of Rochester Saturday.

The Thoroughbreds have won three-straight matches as they improve to 6-2 overall.

Loeb, juniors Dani Fancher (St. Louis, MO) and Laura Attley (Chatham, NJ), and sophomore Caroline Sherman (Edina, MN) all collected straight set wins in singles play. Senior Stephanie Abrams (Avon, CT) posted a three-set 6-4, 4-6 (10-6) win at number six singles.

Abrams and freshman Allie Burns (Mequon, WI) earned an 8-3 win at number two singles, while Attley and Sherman recorded an 8-4 win at number three singles.

Skidmore will be on the road next weekend when they travel to St. Lawrence University for two matches. The women will face SUNY New Paltz on March 28 and the host Saints on March 29.

Skidmore 8, Rochester 1

Singles Results

1. Lia Weiner (R) def. Danika Robison (S) 6-3, 4-6 (1-6)

2. Rachel Loeb (S) def. Alex Goodman (R) 6-0, 6-3

3. Dani Fancher (S) def. Danielle Shreck (R) 6-1, 6-3

4. Laura Attley (S) def. Elana Polivy (R) 6-3, 6-2

5. Caroline Sherman (S) def. Jamie Bow (R) 6-2, 6-4

6. Stephanie Abrams (S) def. Mel Beckmann (R) 6-4, 4-6 (10-6)

Doubles Results

1. Robison/Loeb (S) def. Weiner/Goodman (R) 8-6

2. Abrams/Burns (S) def. Polivy/Beckmann (R) 8-3

3. Attley/Sherman (S) def. Bow/Shreck (R) 8-4

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