Box Score

Brooklyn, NY (Sept. 28, 2011) – Purchase pulled out a tough 5-4 road win Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers edged Brooklyn College before torrential rains wrecked havoc on the tri-state area.

Backed by an outstanding effort in doubles play, Purchase took an early 2-1 lead in the match. Melissa Siller (FR/Roslyn Heights, NY) and Ashley Bernhardt (SO/Bethpage, NY) teamed for an 8-6 victory at No. 2 doubles. The duo defeated Katherine Torbov and Maria Sanz, helping the Panthers even the score after Gabriella Marden (SO/Bayside, NY) and Moriah Ormsby (SO/Montebello, NY) fell at No. 1 doubles.

The tandem of Chelsea Quinn (SO/Southold, NY) and Kimberly Whitehead (JR/ Ronkonkoma, NY) overwhelmed the pairing of Gianna Gelosi and Cameron Hadiya. Purchase's No. 3 combo yielded an 8-1 victory, setting the tone for the singles action.

Brooklyn's Orkis, the reigning CUNYAC Rookie of the Week, continued her stellar play, taking home victories at No. 1 doubles and No. 1 singles. The standout freshman defeated Marden 6-0, 6-2.

However, Purchase countered with wins at No. 2, No. 3 and No. 5 singles to take the match.

The unsung hero of the day had to be Quinn, who topped Diana Rafailova 6-1, 6-3 at No. 5. Ormsby also took a thriller, winning 7-6 (7-5), 7-5 against Torbov at No. 2. Meanwhile, Siller wrapped up an easy 6-4, 6-2 win at No. 3.

Gelosi accounted for the final BC point, winning at No.  6 singles, 6-3, 6-1, over Emily Bishop (SR/Syracuse, NY).

With the loss, Brooklyn moves to 5-2 overall on the season, while Purchase improves to 3-2 overall on the fall.

-Brooklyn Sports Information Contributed to this report