Rachel Hoffnagle
Rachel Hoffnagel was a winner in both doubles and singles for King's

Lady Monarch Tennis Posts 5-4 Comeback Win Over Albright

3/29/2011 7:21:21 PM

MARCH 29, 2011
 
KING'S WOMEN'S TENNIS RALLY PAST ALBRIGHT, 5-4
 
WILKES-BARRE -- The King's College women's tennis team dropped two of three doubles contests to start the match, but the Lady Monarchs won four of the six singles bout to post a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over visiting Albright College Tuesday at Kirby Park.

With the win, King's improved to 2-9 on the year while Albright fell to 0-7.

King's fell behind 2-1 after doubles as the team of Maria Cometa and Rachel Hoffnagel posted a 8-2 victory in the second flight to give the Lady Monarchs its lone win. In the singles competition, dominated in its four wins, combining to lose just seven games. Lauren Breen was a 6-0, 6-0 winner in the second flight while Hoffnagel earned a 6-0, 6-1 triumph at the number-three spot. Nicole Molino was a 6-2, 6-1 victory in the fifth flight while Emily Biffen garnered a 6-1, 6-2 victory it number-six singles. Hoffnagle was the lone winner in both doubles and singles for the Lady Monarchs.

King's returns to action Wednesday with a 3:00 p.m. home contest against Messiah College.
 
 
King's College 5, Albright College 4

Singles competition:
1. Victoria Foanio (A) def. Diana Darby (K) 6-0, 6-0
2. Lauren Breen (K) def. Nazam Ali (A) 6-0, 6-0
3. Rachel Hoffnagle (K) def. Kelly Irwin (A) 6-0, 6-1
4. Desiree Owle (A) def. Maria Cometa (K) 6-3, 6-2
5. Nicole Molino (K) def. Darleny Melo (A) 6-2, 6-1
6. Emily Biffen (K) def. Chrissy Mouakad (A) 6-1, 6-2
 
Doubles competition:
1. Victoria Foanio/Desiree Owle (A) def. Diana Darby/Lauren Breen (K) 8-1
2. Maria Cometa/Rachel Hoffnagle (K) def. Nazam Ali/Elissa Cubbler (A) 8-2
3. Kelly Irwin/Chrissy Mouakad (A) def. Liz Demko/Nicole Buckman (K) 8-4
 
Match Notes:
Albright College 0-7
King's College 2-9
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