Tennis Takes Part in Rhode Island Shootout

9/24/06 -- The Long Island University tennis team opened up its fall season this weekend as it took part in the Rhode Island Shootout, hosted by the University of Rhode Island.

Senior Merve Koksal and newcomer Liliana Cortes paired for a victory over NJIT in doubles, 8-4. Senior Xenia Roman earned half a victory for Long Island as she teamed with Erin Mahoney from Rhode Island to defeat the Highlanders duo, 8-5.

Five Blackbirds faced the Rams in singles and were defeated in each match. Roman fared best, taking five points away from Amanda Barletta at No. 5 singles.

LIU will continue its fall slate at the Bucknell Invitational this weekend