Merrick, N.Y.- The women's tennis team fell to Dominican University this afternoon in a closely contested 4-3 match. With this result, the Lions drop to 1-7 (0-2 ECC), while the Chargers improve to 2-5.

Molloy dominated in doubles play, securing victories in all three matches. The duo of senior Elena Baughman-Saunders and freshman Erin Sanchez edged out Lia Sarjveladze and Ava O'Brien with a 6-4 win. In the second spot, sophomore Alice Fartushynska and freshman Ashley Bonilla earned a 6-2 win over Preeti Koli and Olivia Lopez. Sophomore Isabella Fortaleza and freshman Taylor Gunnip claimed a win by forfeit at #3 doubles.

On the singles side, Sanchez continued strong, defeating Koli in the top spot 6-2, 6-2. Fortaleza battled through a tough three-set match but ultimately fell 6-4, 4-6, 0-6 at #2 singles. Fartushynska fought hard at #3 singles but came up short in a 7-5, 6-1 loss. Gunnip pulled out two games in a 6-0, 6-2 loss in the fifth spot, while Molloy took the #6 singles match by forfeit.

The Lions return to action tomorrow (Oct. 4) at 4:00 p.m. to host the University of the District of Columbia.