ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - The Western Connecticut State University Wolves won two of three doubles matches but dropped four of six singles points in a 4-3 setback against the Crown College Polars in women's tennis action this afternoon at Sanlando Park.  WestConn falls to 5-12 and will close its spring break trip to Florida with an 11 a.m. match on Thursday, March 20 against the Colby-Sawyer Chargers. Crown improves to 1-8.

WestConn seniors Melanie Grasso (New Fairfield, Conn.) and Diana Rebelo (Naugatuck, Conn.) posted a 6-2 win at first doubles, while senior Brooke Stillman (Brookfield, Conn.) teamed with freshman Ava Ciampi (Wolcott, Conn.) for a win at seond doubles by the score to put the Wolves ahead, 1-0.  In singles, Grasso and Rebelo each won in straight sets at the top two spots on the ladder, but the Polars did the same at the bottom four positions.

"It was a strong effort by our team today," said WestConn Head Coach Shwn Stillman.  "I was impressed with how focused they were in doubles. That set the tone for the match. It was an exciting singles victory by Melanie Grasso."