LANCASTER, Pa. – Franklin & Marshall hosted Dickinson on Tuesday in the first round of the Centennial Conference (CC) Women's Tennis Tournament, falling 5-3 to the Red Devils. The loss concludes the Diplomats' season, giving them a record of 9-11 on the year, while Dickinson improved to 10-5.

By the Numbers

Dickinson jumped out with victories at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles. Gavriel Rubenstein and Allysan Breece took a 9-7 decision at No. 3, but the Diplomats were down 2-1 after doubles action.

F&M surged ahead by taking the first two singles matches. Rubenstein earned a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 5 before Nicole Russo tallied a 6-1, 6-3 win at No. 1. However, the Red Devils took the next four matches, taking a 5-3 victory as the match was played to decision.

The Results

Singles competition

1. Nicole Russo (F&MW) def. Lauren Altschuler (DCW) 6-1, 6-3

2. Sydney Diamond (DCW) def. Tara Buchney (F&MW) 6-2, 6-2

3. Madison Parks (DCW) def. Sarah Haas (F&MW) 6-2, 6-2

4. Joana Nunes (DCW) def. Emily Gruenberg (F&MW) 6-2, 7-6 (10-6)

5. Gavriel Rubenstein (F&MW) def. Elizabeth Marin (DCW) 6-1, 6-1

6. Allysan Breece (F&MW) vs. Lydia Fox (DCW) 6-7 (5-7), 3-2, unfinished

Doubles competition

1. Sydney Diamond/Lauren Altschuler (DCW) def. Nicole Russo/Emily Gruenberg (F&MW) 8-5

2. Madison Parks/Joana Nunes (DCW) def. Tara Buchney/Sarah Haas (F&MW) 8-4

3. Gavriel Rubenstein/Allysan Breece (F&MW) def. Lydia Fox/Elizabeth Marin (DCW) 9-7

Order of Finish

Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (5,1,2,3,4)