TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University women's tennis team faced a tough opponent Friday afternoon at the Coppermine Racquet and Fitness center in Pikesville. The Tigers were swept by Rutgers in a 7-0 loss.
 
Towson moves to 2-7 on the year while the Scarlet Knights improve to 6-2.
 
How it Happened

• In doubles action, the pair of Alexa Martinez and Yevgeniya Shusterman fought a close game, falling 6-4 to their opponents.
• Themis Haliou scored three points against her Rutgers opponent in singles play in the opening set, falling 6-3. She fought hard again in the second set, tallying four points but eventually falling 6-4.
• Senior Lucy Gloninger also had a strong showing, taking her opponent to a seven-point set in the first. She fell 7-5 in the first set and 6-4 in the second.

 
From the Coach
"Today wasn't the best day for Towson tennis," said head coach Jamie Peterson. "We did some good things but not consistently enough, and Rutgers played very well which was not a good combination for us. We look forward to turning it around, and have a great opportunity for a win against George Washington on Sunday."
 
Up Next
The Tigers travel to GW on Sunday for an 11 a.m. dual match.