ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. – Freshman Jenna Lipinski posted a win at No. 3 singles, but the Frostburg women's tennis squad opened its CAC slate with an 8-1 loss to St. Mary's (Md.), Saturday.
 
Lipinski defeated Claire Bodine in a marathon singles match as she won 7-6 (7-2), 6-7 (4-7), 10-7 for Frostburg's only win. Lipinski joined freshman Sammi Turner for an 8-2 loss at No. 2 doubles to Chelsea English and Raziela Manangran.
 
Individually, Turner suffered a narrow defeat to Savannah Bergen at No. 6 singles, 6-1, 4-6, 10-6. Freshman Allison Paul fell to English at No. 5 singles, 6-3, 7-5.
 
The Bobcats (5-6, 0-1) return to action tomorrow at No. 17 Mary Washington at 11:00 am.
 
Singles competition
1. Melissa Barall (SMC) def. Kate Paylor (FSU) 6-0, 6-2
2. Marissa Romanek (SMC) def. Kennedy Logsdon (FSU) 6-1, 6-0
3. Jenna Lipinski (FSU) def. Claire Bodine (SMC) 7-6 (7-2), 6-7 (4-7), 10-7
4. Raziela Manangan (SMC) def. Emma Seibert (FSU) 6-2, 6-3
5. Chelsea English (SMC) def. Allison Paul (FSU) 6-3, 7-5
6. Savannah Bergen (SMC) def. Sammi Turner (FSU) 6-1, 4-6, 10-6
 
Doubles competition
1. Melissa Barall/Marissa Romanek (SMC) def. Kennedy Logsdon/Kate Paylor (FSU) 8-2
2. Chelsea English/Raziela Manangan (SMC) def. Jenna Lipinski/Sammi Turner (FSU) 8-2
3. Claire Bodine/Sara Eaton (SMC) def. Allison Paul/Emma Seibert (FSU) 8-2