Match Results

BRONXVILLE, N.Y.—For the first time in league play, the Gryphons were outmatched, as Sarah Lawrence College women's tennis fell to Pratt Institute, 8-1, in a Hudson Valley Women's Athletic Conference (HVWAC) match on Saturday at Andrews Tennis Courts.

The loss deals Sarah Lawrence (4-3, 2-1 HVWAC) its first conference defeat of the year, while defending HVWAC champion Pratt (3-1, 2-0 HVWAC) remains unbeaten against league opponents.

Before the match, Sarah Lawrence senior Maddy Dessanti (Teaneck, N.J., Teaneck) was honored for her contributions to the Gryphons tennis program.

In singles action, Pratt opened up a major lead in the match with a clean sweep of the six solo matches. Cannoneer Sarah Conant recorded a 10-0 shutout in the No. 2 match, while Sophie Frost won the No. 1 showdown by a 10-2 margin and Alexa Trembly took the No. 4 position, 10-3.

Sarah Lawrence first-year player Sarah Fiordaliso (Amherst, N.Y., Sweet Home) kept the No. 6 match close but eventually was defeated 10-8.

In doubles action, Fiordaliso and fellow first-year player Lane Garber (Los Altos, Calif., Los Altos) struck back and stole the No. 3 pairs match, 9-7, to fend off the Pratt sweep. Cannoneers Trembly and Conant each earned a second win by partnering in the No. 1 doubles match.

Sarah Lawrence is next scheduled to face Purchase College on the road at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.