Springfield, Mass. -- The Adelphi University women's tennis team started its defense of the Northeast-10 Conference crown on Wednesday afternoon, blanking the Yellow Jackets of American International College on the road, 9-0.

A pair of 8-0 sets in doubles led the Panthers (1-0, 1-0 NE-10) to a sweep before hitting the singles court, as Elizabeth Kallenberg and Karen Serina led the charge at top flight. Also posting an 8-0 result were newcomer Vanja Savic and Maria Bruzon Gutierrez at No. 3, while Rebecca Fakas and Samantha Perri completed the sweep of the Yellow Jackets (0-1, 0-1 NE-10) by winning 8-2 at No. 2.

Adelphi's roll continued in singles, as five of the six flights recorded at least one bagel set en route to six victories. Savic completed a perfect debut for the Panthers, as she recorded a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 5 singles to sweep all 20 games she played over the course of the match. 

The Panthers return to the courts on Saturday, Sept. 10 as they host the Penmen of Southern New Hampshire in their 10 AM home opener. 

Doubles
1. Elizabeth Kallenberg/Karen Serina (AU) def. Isabela Daudt/Eleanna Fulop (AIC) 8-0
2. Rebecca Fakas/Samantha Perri (AU) def. Carleyah McLean/Logan Smith (AIC) 8-2
3. Vanja Savic/Maria Bruzon (AU) def. Alice Calabrese/Yliannis Knaggs (AIC) 8-0

Singles
1. Elizabeth Kallenberg (AU) def. Carleyah McLean (AIC) 6-0, 6-1
2. Rebecca Fakas (AU) def. Isabela Daudt (AIC) 6-0, 6-1
3. Karen Serina (AU) def. Eleanna Fulop (AIC) 6-2, 6-0
4. Samantha Perri (AU) def. Logan Smith (AIC) 6-0, 6-1
5. Vanja Savic (AU) def. Alice Calabrese (AIC) 6-0, 6-0
6. Maria Bruzon Gutierrez (AU) def. Yliannis Knaggs (AIC) 6-2, 6-1

NOTES
- Adelphi was selected No. 1 in the NE-10 Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- The Panthers have never lost to AIC in NE-10 play.

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About Adelphi Athletics:
Adelphi University joined the Northeast-10 Conference in the fall of 2009 and in the past seven seasons, has collected 18 regular season conference titles, 22 tournament championships, 29 individual crowns and captured the Northeast-10 Presidents' Cup three times (2013, 2014, and 2016), while winning five NCAA Division II National Championships.

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