MIAMISBURG, Ohio - The University of Dayton women's tennis team dropped its season-opening match to Miami (Ohio), 5-2, Sunday. The Flyers and RedHawks squared off at UD's home site, the South Regency Tennis Center just south of Dayton.

Freshman Natalie Osiecki and senior Elizabeth Hamilton claimed singles wins for the Flyers at the one and three spots.

Miami 5, Dayton 2
Singles
1. Natalie Osiecki (UD) def. Laura Rico (MU) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3
2. Nishitha Saravanan (MU) def. Neena Katauskas (UD 6-0, 6-2
3. Elizabeth Hamilton (UD) def. Catherine Denysiewicz (MU) 0-6, 6-4, 7-5
4. Emilia Valentinsson (MU) def. Laura Greb (UD) 6-3, 6-3
5. Jutte Van Hansewyk (MU) def. Erica Wojcikiewicz (UD) 1-6, 6-3, 6-3
6. Sara Zalukar (MU) def. Jordan Mitchell (UD) 6-2, 6-2

Doubles
1. Laura Rico/Catherine Denysiewicz (MU) def. Natalie Osiecki/Neena Katauskas (UD) 6-3
2. Sara Zalukar/Emilia Valentinsson (MU) def. Laura Greb/Erica Wojcikiewicz (UD) 6-0
3. Nishitha Saravanan/Jutte Van Hansewyk (MU) def. Elizabeth Hamilton/Jordan Mitchell (UD) 6-0

COACH'S QUOTE
"I was happy with how the team competed against a strong Miami team," commented head coach Erica Echko following the match. "We got off to a slow start in doubles, but battled hard in singles. Natalie and Elizabeth both came up with excellent wins after dropping the first set in singles."

UP NEXT
Dayton will return to action next weekend with two matches at home against Xavier and Milwaukee. The Flyers and Musketeers will square off on Friday, January 27 at 5 p.m. followed by a Sunday match against the Panthers at 10 a.m. Both matches will be played at South Regency Tennis Center and admission is free.

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