MIAMI GARDENS, FL – The St. Thomas University women's tennis team lost its season open to Lynn University who is ranked #4 in the NCAA DII poll. The tandem of Manuela Gil and Grier Clark played well at #1 doubles despite the 8-4 loss. The Bobcats were short-handed causing them to default at #3 doubles and #6 singles.

Manuela Gil played tough at #1 singles before falling short by a score of 6-2, 6-2. Adrianna Montilla played tough at #5 singles losing by a score of 6-2, 6-1. The rest of the singles spots the Bobcats had a tough time. Natalia Ramirez and Grier Clark played an 8-game pro-set because Lynn University had already clinched the match winning 5th point.

The women Bobcats will be traveling to Orlando, FL tomorrow to play Savannah College of Art and Design who is currently ranked #7 in the NAIA poll. The Bobcats will be looking to bounce back against this conference foe.

#1 Gil & Clark vs. Iannozzi & Yanoff                            Lynn won 8-4

#2 Ramirez & Castillo vs. Salame & Siaci                     Lynn won 8-0

#3 Default                                                                    Lynn won by Default

#1 Gil vs. Iannozzi                                                        Lynn won 6-2, 6-2

#2 Ramirez vs. Yanoff                                                  Lynn won 8-0

#3 Castillo vs. Siaci                                                      Lynn won 6-0, 6-0

#4 Clark vs. Salame                                                     Lynn won 8-0

#5 Montilla vs. Johnstone                                              Lynn won 6-2, 6-1

#6 Default                                                                    Lynn won by Default