Bronx, N.Y. – On a perfect day for tennis in the Bronx, the Lehman College women's tennis team ended its five-game-skid on Monday with a convincing, 6-3 victory over Brooklyn College in the team's conference opener.  The Lightning improved to 2-5 on the season and 1-0 in CUNYAC play.
 
The Lightning dominated doubles play, taking two-of-three flights.  The combo of Sacha Espiritu and Lizaveta Markouskaya won their game, 8-4.  The second point for Lehman came at third doubles, with the pairing of Joanna Rosario and Leslie Juanacio prevailing 8-5.
 
Lehman took the first three matches in singles competition, all in straight sets.  Espiritu prevailed 6-4, 6-1.  Markouskaya came out on top, 7-6, 6-2.  Finally, Celine Figueroa won at third singles, 6-1, 6-4. Yohara Molineros took the final point for the Lightning, prevailing 6-4, 6-4 in her match.
 
The Lehman College women's tennis team on Thursday, September 28, when they head across the Hudson River for a 3:30PM match against FDU Florham in Madison, New Jersey.