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CALDWELL, N.J. – For the third consecutive season, the Goldey-Beacom College women's tennis team has put together three consecutive shutout victories as the Lightning posted a 9-0 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference win over Caldwell University at the Caldwell University Tennis Courts on Thursday afternoon.

With the win, the Lightning improve to 9-1 overall and remain in second place in the CACC standings with a 6-1 record. Meanwhile, Caldwell had a three-match win streak snapped as the Cougars fall to 4-6 overall and 2-5 in the CACC.

After sweeping the doubles matches to take an early 3-0 lead, the Lightning claimed the first three singles flights in straight set fashion. They also earned 8-0 pro set wins in the bottom three singles flights.  

Singles competition
1. Maria Victoria (GBC) def. Rebecca Ryan (CALDWELL) 6-2, 6-2
2. Laura Moreno (GBC) def. Emily Slater (CALDWELL) 6-1, 6-0
3. S. Puentes Robinson (GBC) def. Gwynne Alden (CALDWELL) 6-0, 6-1
4. Amina Mrad (GBC) def. Sara Riccardi (CALDWELL) 8-0
5. Filipa Correia (GBC) def. Koumudi Thirunagaru (CALDWELL) 8-0
6. Francesca Beg (GBC) def. Chante Bethell (CALDWELL) 8-0

Doubles competition
1. Filipa Correia/Maria Victoria (GBC) def. Rebecca Ryan/Emily Slater (CALDWELL) 8-3
2. S. Puentes Robinson/Amina Mrad (GBC) def. Gwynne Alden/Sara Riccardi (CALDWELL) 8-1
3. Anastasia Melnikova/Nina Sengl (GBC) def. Koumudi Thirunagaru/Claudia Romano (CALDWELL) 8-0

What's Ahead for the Lightning
Wednesday, Oct. 15 vs. Post University · 3 p.m. · Delcastle Tennis Center (Wilmington, Del.)
Friday, Oct. 17 at California (Pa.) · 4 p.m. · Roadman Park (California, Pa.)
Saturday, Oct. 18 vs. Seton Hill · 1 p.m. · Roadman Park (California, Pa.)