Middlebury, Conn.- The tennis team was swept by Post University this afternoon, dropping to 0-6 (0-2 ECC) on the season, while the Eagles improved to 1-5.

In doubles action, the Lions put up a strong fight with senior Elena Baughman-Saunders and freshman Erin Sanchez pushing their match to a tiebreaker, narrowly falling to Megan Lombardt and Julie Merlin 9-7 at the top spot. In the second spot, sophomores Alice Fartushynska and Isabella Fortaleza battled hard but came up short, 6-4.

In singles play, freshman Erin Sanchez came out strong, winning the first set 6-4 before ultimately falling in a tough three-set match, 6-4, 10-4. Both Fortaleza and freshman Ashley Bonilla claimed sets in their respective matches.

The Lions are back on the road as they head to Patchogue, N.Y. to play St. Joseph's University on Tuesday (Sept. 24) at 5:00 p.m.