Women's Tennis Drops 8-1 Contest To Elmira

AURORA, N.Y. – Despite a victory at No. 2 singles by Caitlyn Copfer (Clinton, N.Y.), the Wells College women's tennis team posted an 8-1 defeat at the hands of Elmira College Wednesday afternoon at the Wells College tennis courts. With the loss, the Express fall to 0-3 in the fall season while the Soaring Eagles collect their first win to improve to 1-4.

Copfer made quick work of Melanie Walker, dispatching her in two sets (6-2, 6-2) at No. 2 singles. Walker and teammate Amy Schmidt secured revenge at No. 1 doubles, ousting both Copfer and junior Brittany Vanno (Whitesboro, N.Y.) by an 8-5 margin. At No. 3 singles, senior Kelly Pietruch (Whitesboro, N.Y.) had a 6-2 first set victory but relinquished the next two stanzas (6-0, 6-1) to challenger Kayla Fitzgerald.

Click here for the full box score from this afternoon's home opener for the Express.

The Express continue their fall season as they host Daemen College in a 1:00 p.m. contest on Sunday, Sept. 16. Stay up to date with the latest news directly from the Wells College athletic department by "liking" us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WellsExpress) and subscribing to our Twitter account (http://www.twitter.com/WellsExpress).