Bronx, N.Y. – The Lehman College women's tennis team saw its two-match winning streak come to an end on Thursday afternoon, falling 5-2 to visiting Farmingdale State University in a non-conference match-up at The APEX Courts. With the loss, the Lightning move to a 2-7 overall record, while the Rams improve to 7-6 on the season.
Farmingdale State took early control by capturing two of the three doubles matches. Lehman fought hard in singles play but was only able to secure two victories across the six flights.
At No. 5 singles,
Fernanda Navarrete earned a straight-sets victory for the Lightning, defeating the Rams' Emma Johannsen 6-4, 6-2. Ndaya (Awa) Ndiaye also triumphed for Lehman in a thrilling No. 6 singles battle, rallying to edge out Marybeth Zimos 2-6, 6-4, 10-8.
The Lightning will look to bounce back on Monday, October 12, when they travel to face Purchase College in another non-conference match-up. Doubles action begin at 3 pm ET.
