Fleming, Saulino Lift Women's Tennis Past Thiel

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend women's tennis team defeated non-conference Thiel 6-3 in their home opener on Wednesday afternoon.

Score: Penn State Behrend 6, Thiel 3

Records: Thiel (0-3), Penn State Behrend (1-3)

Key Moments:

* The Behrend Lions won the first five singles matches and one doubles to defeat the Tomcats
* Rachel Fleming (Saint Marys, PA/Saint Marys) and Keri Saulino (Bethlehem, PA/Freedom) were double winners for the Lions
* Erica Jasinski (Fairview, PA/Fairview), playing at No. 1 singles, posted a 6-0, 6-4 win
* Rachel Weber (Allison Park, PA/Freedom) followed at the No. 2 spot with a 6-1, 6-1 decision
* Jayna Baer (Pittsburgh, PA/Moon) was a winner at No. 3 singles (6-4, 6-4) while Fleming claimed a 6-2, 6-2 decision at No. 4 singles
* Saulino got her first win with Fleming at No. 2 doubles (8-6) before winning in a tiebreaker win at No. 5 singles (3-6, 6-1, 11-9)

Up Next:

* The Lions return to action at Alfred on Friday. Match time is 4 p.m.