Oct. 2, 2004

NKU DEFEATS SAINT JOSEPH’S, 9-0

Norse improve to 6-3 with GLVC victory

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - The Northern Kentucky University women’s tennis team posted a 9-0 win over Saint Joseph’s College at the NKU tennis courts on Saturday.

Laura Leutzinger picked up a win at No. 1 singles with a 6-1, 6-1 decision over Missy Bachani. Leutzinger also teamed with Lindsay England in No. 1 doubles for an 8-1 victory over Bachani and Holly Berner.

England added a 6-2, 6-2 win over Christie Van Eyk at No. 2 singles as NKU improved to 6-3 overall, 6-3 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

NKU will play at the GLVC Tournament next Friday and Saturday at Indianapolis, Ind. The Norse are the defending champions of that event, and NKU has captured the GLVC Tournament title five times during the past six years.


NKU 9, Saint Joseph’s 0

Singles

1. Laura Leutzinger (NKU) def. Missy Bachani, 6-1, 6-1

2. Lindsay England (NKU) def. Christie Van Eyk, 6-2, 6-2

3. Kari Goodrich (NKU) def. Missy Kiefer, 6-0, 6-0

4. Clara Dorado (NKU) def. Holly Berner, 6-2, 6-0

5. Jessica Smith (NKU) def. Heidi Friermood, 6-0, 6-1

6. Heather Robertson (NKU) def. Candace Northam, 1-6, 6-4, 10-4

Doubles

1. Leutzinger/England (NKU) def. Bachani/Berner, 8-1

2. Goodrich/Smith (NKU) def. Van Eyk/Northam, 8-1

3. Dorado/Robertson (NKU) def. Kiefer/Frierwood, 8-5

Lindsay England