PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's tennis team was defeated by Plattsburgh State, 8-1, on Wednesday afternoon.

In doubles action, the Cardinals (2-0) took each of the three sets despite a valiant effort from second-slot pair Ginny Trevisan/Camille Jackson who pushed Ava Carey/Jacklin Mitchell to an 8-5 final.

The Spartans (0-2) saw Stella Forte contend well at No. 1 singles with Plattsburgh's Samantha Svantner in a 6-2, 6-4 match. After the Cardinals grabbed the first eight points, Jackson snatched the final point at the fourth flight with a first set victory via tiebreak and a 6-4 triumph in the second.

VTSU Castleton hosts Little East Conference foe UMass Dartmouth on Saturday, September 9 for the 2023 home opener. First serve is scheduled for noon.

RESULTS
Doubles
1. S. Svantner/N. Svantner (PLAT) def. Forte/Nonni (VTSU), 8-3
2. Carey/Mitchell (PLAT) def. Trevisan/Jackson (VTSU), 8-5
3. J. Svantner/Hurwitz (PLAT) def. Rutkowski/Kibbey (VTSU), 8-0

Singles
1. Samantha Svantner (PLAT) def. Stella Forte (VTSU), 6-2, 6-4
2. Nicole Svantner (PLAT) def. Madelyn Nonni (VTSU), 6-1, 6-1
3. Sarah Benowitz (PLAT) def. Ginny Trevisan (VTSU), 6-1, 6-2
4. Camille Jackson (VTSU) def. Jackie Svantner (PLAT), 7-6 (7-2), 6-4
5. Ava Carey (PLAT) def. Olivia Rutkowski (VTSU), 6-1, 6-1
6. Megan Phelps (PLAT) def. Devon Kibbey (VTSU), 6-1, WF