NEW YORK, NY – The women's tennis team defeated New Rochelle 8-1 to pick up the first win in their spring portion of the season. The win is also the first for new coach Naomi Kaszovitz, who joined Yeshiva before the season began. Overall, the Macs are 3-6 during the 2009-10 season.

The day's only loss came in first doubles, where Stephanie Kimmel and Melissa Kessel fell 6-8. 2nd doubles players Estee Wertenheil and Esti Reichman won their match 8-2 and the 3rd doubles team of Leah Michels and Shara Feltheimer blanked their opponents 8-0.

Singles play went much better for Yeshiva, as they swept the 6 matches in quick fashion. Kimmel and Michels each won their singles matches (1st and 5th) 6-0, 6-1, while Esther Schechtman took care of her opponent in 4th doubles 6-1, 6-0. Ariella Kaplan won her 6th singles match easily 6-0, 6-2. Reichman's 2nd singles match went a little further at 6-2, 6-3 and third singles player Estee Wertenheil won 6-4, 7-5.

The next match is currently scheduled for April 18th at home against the College of Notre Dame of Maryland at noon. Please check the schedule on the website for updates as there are a few matches that may be rescheduled from previous postponements.