Nazareth Tops Fisher, 8-1

Nazareth Tops Fisher, 8-1

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ROCHESTER, NY – The Nazareth women's tennis team picked up its first win of the season on Friday, downing east avenue rival St. John Fisher, 8-1.

Nazareth improves to 1-2 on the year and 1-1 in Empire 8 Conference play.

The Golden Flyers started strong, sweeping all three doubles matches.  Marissa Joyce and Allison Friends won first doubles 8-4, while Jean McCarthy and her partner Maelah Nadeau won second doubles 8-3.  Maeve Morgan and Aliana Burgos completed the doubles sweep with an 8-6 victory.

Nazareth's lone loss came at sixth singles.

Burgos had the closest contest winning fifth singles 5-7, 6-4, 10-8.

Nazareth returns to action on Saturday when it hosts Utica at 1 p.m.