MADISON, N.J. (September 12, 2012) – The Stevens Institute of Technology women's tennis program overwhelmed Drew University 8-1 on Wednesday afternoon, with a doubles sweep setting the tone for the afternoon. Jessica Bourque (Houma, La.) lost just two combined games at both first singles and doubles to lead the Ducks.
 
Bourque and Lisa Tessitore (Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.) won a first dubs 8-1. Underclassmen Danielle Stewart (North Plainfield, N.J.) and Julia Guignard (Lowville, N.Y.) recorded an 8-3 victory at twos and Victoria Tran (South Plainfield, N.J.) and Nathalie Tran (Livingston, N.J.) combined for an 8-2 win at threes.
 
Continuing her blistering pace, Bourque took down her opponent at first singles 6-1, 6-0. Tessitore, Stewart, Guignard, and Nathalie Tran also each won in straight sets.
 
The Ducks will be back in action this Saturday against St. John Fisher College. It is the home opener for Stevens and will also be the team's Duck Country event. Free sunglasses will be given out before the start of doubles play at 12 p.m.

Singles competition

1. Jessica Bourque (SITW) def. Lipp (DREW) 6-1, 6-0

2. Lisa Tessitore (SITW) def. Madrrigal (DREW) 6-3, 6-3

3. Danielle Stewart (SITW) def. D. Williams (DREW) 6-1, 7-5

4. Julia Guignard (SITW) def. White (DREW) 6-3, 6-3

5. Santos (DREW) def. Laura Tantillo (SITW) 6-2, 3-6, 12-10

6. Nathalie Tran (SITW) def. Monroy (DREW) 6-4, 7-5

Doubles competition

1. Jessica Bourque/Lisa Tessitore (SITW) def. Lipp/D. Williams (DREW) 8-1

2. Danielle Stewart/Julia Guignard (SITW) def. Madrrigal/White (DREW) 8-6

3. Victoria Tran/Nathalie Tran (SITW) def. Scarbourough/Rodriguez (DREW) 8-2

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