Women's Tennis falls to Oberlin 6-3

March 20, 2010

By Steven Wright

OBERLIN - Senior Mami Ito picked up a pair of victories, but the Ohio Northern women's tennis team fell to Oberlin on the road 6-3 Saturday afternoon.

The Polar Bears are now 2-5 on the season, while the Yeowomen are 5-5.

Ito picked up her first victory at No. 2 doubles when she teamed with junior Kristen Timperman to defeat Julie Christensen and Carolyn Bell in a tight 9-7 contest.

Ito then beat Christensen 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 at No. 4 singles to give ONU another victory on the day.

Freshmen Ashley Bonamer and Christie Gales picked up Northern's only other victory at No. 1 doubles. The duo defeated Ariel Lewis and Finley Gates 9-8 (7-5).

The Polar Bears will open up Ohio Athletic Conference action next Saturday at home against John Carroll at 1 pm.