Glenside, Pa. (Sept. 13, 2014) - Alvernia University (3-0) jumped out to a 3-0 lead after doubles play then took five of six singles matches for an 8-1 win over Arcadia University (1-2) Saturday morning in non-conference women's tennis action at Arcadia.

The match was wisely moved up to a 9:00 a.m. start with weather threatening .

Alvernia made quick work of the doubles matches losing just six total games in the three matches.

Julie Seidel won the No. 1 singles match when her Arcadia opponent, Kaila Gaughan retired.  The five other singles matches were all won in straight sets with Alvernia's Becca Perkins and Cassandra Noray taking 4 and 5 respectively 6-0, 6-0.

Alvernia continues the non-conference schedule Monday at Cabrini.

Alvernia University 8, Arcadia University 1
Singles competition
1. Julie Seidel (ALVWT) def. Kaila Gaughan (ARCADIA) retired
2. Viola Sawyer (ARCADIA) def. Jennifer Petrilla (ALVWT) 6-2, 6-2
3. Alyssa Boyd (ALVWT) def. Allyson Naiken (ARCADIA) 6-4, 6-1
4. Becca Perkins (ALVWT) def. Julia Lunavictoria (ARCADIA) 6-0, 6-0
5. Cassandra Noray (ALVWT) def. Jennifer Khawam (ARCADIA) 6-0, 6-0
6. Jennifer Innamorato (ALVWT) def. Ciara Blair (ARCADIA) 6-0, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Julie Seidel/Jennifer Petrilla (ALVWT) def. Kaila Gaughan/Viola Sawyer (ARCADIA) 8-2
2. Alyssa Boyd/Cassandra Noray (ALVWT) def. Allyson Naiken/Julia Lunavictoria (ARCADIA) 8-1
3. Kristy Schwenk/Emily Thek (ALVWT) def. Jennifer Khawam/Alexis Ward (ARCADIA) 8-3
Match Notes
Alvernia University 3-0
Arcadia University 1-2