Box Score

Port Washington, N.Y. - The Adelphi University women's tennis team fell to #23 New York Institute of Technology, 8-1, in its spring opener at the Port Washington Tennis Club on Friday. The Panthers, who are ranked eighth in the East region, are 3-2 overall, while NYIT improves to 14-1 and holds to top rank in the East.

The Bears took eight of nine from the Panthers, with Gaby Adia pulling out the lone victory with an 8-3 win at No. 5 singles. Adia paired with Joanna Haich and battled to a tough 8-6 loss at No. 3 doubles, while Samra Redzematovic held her own in an 8-6 setback at No. 6 singles.

The Panthers return to action on March 9 when they head to Queens College for a non-league match at 12 p.m.

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Singles
1. #7 Ciolkowski, Nelly (NYITW) def. Toft, Maria (ADE) 6-0, 6-0
2. #46 Burinato, Sara (NYITW) def. Gurda, Michelle (ADE) 6-1, 6-0
3. Florea, Madalina (NYITW) def. Posa, Bianca (ADE) 6-2, 6-0
4. Benavent, Rocio (NYITW) def. Haich, Joanna (ADE) 6-2, 6-0
5. Adia, Gaby (ADE) def. Rodriguez, Gaby (NYITW) 8-3
6. Savina, Valeria (NYITW) def. Redzamatovic, Samra (ADE) 8-6

Doubles
1. Ciolkowski, Nelly/Florea, Madalina (NYITW) def. Toft, Maria/Posa, Bianca (ADE) 8-3
2. Burinato, Sara/Benavent, Rocio (NYITW) def. Redzamatovic, Samra/Gurda, Michelle (ADE) 8-4
3. Rodriguez, Gaby/Savina, Valeria (NYITW) def. Adia, Gaby/Haich, Joanna (ADE) 8-6