HARTFORD, C.T. -- The 20th-ranked Skidmore College women's tennis team suffered its first setback of the season, falling 7-2 at #19 Trinity College (Conn.) Saturday afternoon.

The Thoroughbreds move to 6-1 on the season, while the Bantams improve to 1-0.

Zoe Valella and Melissa Hirsch combined for an 8-3 win at number three doubles. Caroline Hobbs was also a winner, beating Caroline Gagne 6-2, 7-5 at number six singles

Skidmore hosts the nation's top-ranked team, Williams College, Sunday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at the Wilton YMCA.

Results

Doubles
1. Melita Ferjanic/Morgan Feldman (Trinity) def. Lee Ford/Madeline Benn (Skidmore) 8-3
2. Senzo Maphisa/Regan Cherna (Trinity) def. Rachel Plevinsky/Alex Smith (Skidmore) 8-2
3. Zoe Valella/ Melissa Hirsch (Skidmore) def. Elizabeth Gerber/Caroline Gagne (Trinity) 8-3

Singles
1. Melita Ferjanic (Trinity) def. Lee Ford (Skidmore) 6-2, 6-2
2. Morgan Feldman (Trinity) def. Melissa Hirsch (Skidmore) 6-1, 6-0
3. Regan Cherna (Trinity) def. Madeline Benn (Skidmore) 6-2, 1-6, 6-3
4. Senzo Maphisa (Trinity) def. Monique Carlson (Skidmore) 6-4, 5-7, 10-4
5. Elizabeth Gerber (Trinity) def. Robyn Baird (Skidmore) 6-4, 6-1
6. Caroline Hobbs (Skidmore) def. Caroline Gagne (Trinity) 6-2, 7-5