Women’s tennis reaches 35th PAC win

LAURA LOMBARDI STAFF WRITER LCL723@CABRINI EDU

The Women’s tennis team had extraordinary performances this past weekend as they are tied for the record of 35 consecutive Pennsylvania Athletic Conference wins.

The team beat Cedar Crest College 8-1 on Friday, Sept. 14 then defeated Marywood University on Saturday, Sept. 15 with another 8-1 victory. The Marywood match tied the Cavaliers for the PAC record of 35 consecutive wins, ironically held by their Saturday opponent.

The Cavaliers, now 4-2 overall and 3-0 in the PAC, swept the doubles competition with partners junior graphic design major Dina DiTaranto and senior English secondary education major Carolyn Wilson, freshman undeclared major Megan Simmons and junior business administration major Christine Telling and freshman physical therapy major Stephanie Tighe and sophomore elementary education major Nicole Pontious.

With one more “W”, it will be the first time the Cavaliers have achieved a feat of 36 consecutive wins.

DiTaranto said, “I think our team is stronger than ever. We have a strong ethic and we love to win! We’re looking forward to gaining a fourth PAC championship title and bringing home the plaque where it belongs.”

Simmons said, “I think that the 35 wins is awesome and I’m so excited about breaking the record and am very proud to be apart of the team to help beat the record.”

The team will aim to break the tie between them and Marywood and register 36 wins at their next home game against the College of Notre Dame at 3:30 p.m.

Simmons said, “All of the girls, ‘our tennis family,’ are so supportive of each other, and I think that is one of the main reasons why our team is so successful, besides all of our hard work and everyone’s dedication.”

Often, when the women’s team is playing a home match, the other Cabrini single and double teams will practice on the back courts, but several other players will stick around to cheer on their friends.

The Cavalier fans are always very supportive by waving posters and signs that give hope and inspiration to outlast their opponents.

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This week in sports

JESSICA HAGERTY SPORTS EDITOR JH729@CABRINI EDU

Eagles start 0-2 for the season

After the Monday Night Football game on Sept. 17 the Philadelphia Eagles continue a losing streak. Defeated by the Washington Redskins by a score of 2012, the “birds” are also dealing with injured free safety Brain Dawkins. Dawkins sustained a neck stinger as a result of a hit he put on Redskins tight end Todd Yoder in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, tight end L.J. Smith continues to fight a groin strain since early on in training camp.

Everett shows positive signs following injury

Buffalo Bills’ tight end Kevin Everett has recently shown movement in both his hand and greater strength in his leg muscles. The 25-year old athlete received a life-threatening spinal-cord injury during Buffalo’s season-opening game against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 9.

“Kevin Everett remains medically stable in the intensive care unit, and continues to make daily improvement in his neurological status,” Bills doctor John Marzo said Monday, Sept. 10 according to espn.com.

By Thursday, Sept. 13, Everett slightly -- and voluntarily -- moved three fingers on his right hand, something he had previously been unable to do.

Belichick required to hand over spying materials

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said on Monday, Sept. 17 that he will comply to the National Football League’s request to give them any tapes, notes or recordings that he may have had to use to get inside information on other teams in the NFL.

According to espn.com, Belichick declined a comment when he was asked about commissioner Roger Goodell’s request and referred to team owner Robert Kraft’s remarks during an interview at halftime of the game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 16. “I think that’s a fair question and I’m sure there are other questions out there as well,” he said. “I’ve made my comments on that and, as Mr. Kraft said last night, we’ll handle it as an internal matter. So I’ll just leave it at that.”

O.J. faces 11 felony charges

According to espn.com, prosecutors filed charges on Tuesday, Sept. 18 against fallen football star O.J. Simpson. Allegedly, Simpson committed 11 felonies including kidnapping in the armed robbery of sports memorabilia collectors in a casino-hotel room. Simpson, 60, was arrested and booked on suspicion of assault and robbery with a deadly weapon. Clark County District Attorney David Roger filed those charges and added kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping, according to court documents.

Upcoming Games

Thursday, Sept. 20

Women’s Soccer vs. Franklin & Marshall College (6:30 p.m.) Volleyball at Penn State-Berks (7 p.m.)

Saturday, Sept. 22

Men’s Cross Country - Philly Metro Meet (Belmont Plateau at Fairmount Park) (12:15 p.m.)

Women’s Cross Country - Philly Metro Meet (Belmont Plateau at Fairmount Park) (12:15 p.m.) Volleyball at Fairleigh Dickenson University - Florham (3 p.m.)

Men’s Soccer at Immaculata University (3:30 p.m.)

Men’s Tennis at ECAC’s (Lehigh University) (TBA)

Women’s Field Hockey at Wilkes University (1 p.m.)

Women’s Tennis at Gwynedd-Mercy College (1 p.m.)

Sunday, Sept.23

Men’s Tennis at ECAC’s (Lehigh University) (TBA)

Monday, Sept. 24

Men’s Soccer at Delaware Valley College (3 p.m.)

Women’s Soccer at Immaculata University (4 p.m.)

Tuesday, Sept. 25

Volleyball vs. Gwynedd-Mercy College (7 p.m.)

Women’s Field Hockey at Gwynedd-Mercy College (4 p.m.)

Wednesday, Sept. 26

Men’s Soccer vs. Neumann College (6:30 p.m.)

Women’s Tennis vs. Eastern University ( 3:30 p.m.)

ERIN LAGARENNE/PHOTO STAFF Senior Lauren Gambescia runs through drills at a practice earlier this week.