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SWARTHMORE, Pa - The Swarthmore College women's tennis team (0-1) began its spring campaign at home with a 6-3 loss against New York University (1-0) on Saturday, February 28.

The Garnet started off strong in doubles, winning two of the three matches. Freshmen Rachel Bronkema and Ashley Gao opened with an 8-4 victory over Nicole Schnabel and Jazmin Colling at No. 3.  The No. 2 team of junior Jackie Lane and freshman Anna Scheibmeir followed suit, edging out Mari Tzakis and Madeline King, 9-8(4).

In singles play, the Wildcats ultimately claimed the first five matches in hard-hitting fashion.  At No. 6, Gao blocked an NYU singles sweep when she overcame Alexandra Ziarko by a score of 6-4, 6-4.

The women will continue tomorrow and host Millsaps College at 10 a.m. in the Mullan Center.