Women's Tennis Falls to Northampton in Season Opener, 7-2

Toms River, NJ - OCC Women's Tennis kicked off their season on Sunday (9/16) with a visit to EPAC's Northampton Community College. The Spartans proved to be a formidable opponent, defeating the Vikings by a 7-2 final score. Ocean's 2nd doubles pair of freshman Kelly Kantenwein and sophomore Ashley Tallman picked up the sole doubles win for the Vikings with an 8-6 victory, and Kelly won her match in 3rd singles as well, picking up a 6-3, 4-6, 10-8 tie-breaking triumph.

Match Scores

Doubles

1. Brianna Pazik/Amber Kantenwein - 8-0 (L)
2. Kelly Kantenwein/Ashley Tallman - 8-6 (W)
3. Jillian Buscio/Alexis Banfield - 8-1 (L) 

Singles

1. Brianna Pazik - 6-2, 6-0 (L)
2. Amber Kantenwein - 6-1, 6-0 (L)
3. Kelly Kantenwein - 6-3, 4-6, 10-8 (W)
4. Ashley Tallman - 6-2, 6-4 (L)
5. Jillian Buscio - 3-6, 6-3, 10-2 (L)
6. Alexis Banfield - 6-1, 6-1 (L)

The Vikings return to action on Wednesday, September 19th at 3:30 p.m., when they welcome GSAC rival Brookdale Community College to campus for Ocean's home opener.