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September 23, 2008

For Immediate Release

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Amber Chandronnait, Southern New Hampshire (So., NA ,Bow, N.H.) - Captured the singles title at the Wilson/ITA East Regional held at Chestnut Hill this past weekend. Defeated Maria Mendes of Queens 6-1, 6-0 in the finals to win the 48-player tournament. Also went 1-1 in doubles play with Lauren Nigrelli.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Kara Murphy, Bentley (Fr., Worcester, Pa.) - Won a No. 3 doubles match against Brandeis. Won two doubles matches with partner Cheryl Martin at the ITA Regionals to advance to quarterfinals before losing.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Jennifer Erickson, Assumption (Fr., No. 1 Singles/ No. 1 Doubles, Simsbury, Conn.) - In her first collegiate matches picked up two victories. Won her singles match 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the No. 1 position, and picked up a 9-7 victory at No. 1 doubles position.

Cheryl Martin, Bentley (So., Pittsfield, Mass.) - Won a No. 3 doubles match against Brandeis earlier last week. Won two doubles matches with partner Kara Murphy at the ITA Regionals to advance to quarterfinals before losing.

Jackie Smullen, Saint Michael's (Sr. ,No. 3 Singles/No. 2 Doubles, South Burlington, Vt.) - Defeating Assumption 5-4 and leading team to 3-0 start, earned wins in both #2 doubles, and #3 singles.

Catalina Echeverry, Southern New Hampshire (So., NA, Cali, Colombia) - Reached the quarterfinals of the Wilson/ITA East Regional, defeating Maria Ortiz of Concordia and Rebecca Moon of Saint Rose