The Philadelphia University women's tennis team played its first match of the spring on Saturday, taking a 7-2 decision from visiting East Stroudsburg University.  The victory improves the Lady Rams to 15-4 on the season with four remaining regular-season events this spring.

Head Coach Marty Gilbert's squad took a 2-1 lead after doubles play as senior Maddie Smith (pictured) and freshman Adriana Rodriguez teamed up for an 8-3 win at #1 doubles.  For Smith, she now has 20 doubles victories this season and is just three shy of Amanda Brennan's single-season school record of 23 set last year.

Smith and Rodriguez also picked up singles victories at #1 and #3, respectively, as they remain tied with 19 singles wins to top the team.  Freshman Daniela Rodriguez (#2), sophomore Christina Kettle (#5) and freshman Stephanie Reinke (#6) were also victorious in singles play, accounting for the final 7-2 margin.

Up next for the Lady Rams will be Bloomsburg University on the road on Sunday, March 30th.