WEST HAVEN, Conn. – The Post University women's tennis team defeated New Haven 7-2 on the road in its season-opening match on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles improve to 1-0 heading into their first home match on Monday.
 
Post grabbed points in two of the three doubles matches. The duo of juniors Brianna Miah (Wesley Chapel, Fla.) and Madison Young (Wellington, New Zealand) defeated Lilia Rodriguez and Ashley Varrone 8-5 at No. 1. Juniors Jessica Bergen (Bethel, Conn.) and Sarah Namazi (Waterbury, Conn.) also grabbed an 8-5 win at No. 3 over Nicole Calabrese and Caitlyn Burridge.
 
In singles action, freshman Annika Janson (Seeon, Germany) defeated Rodriguez 7-5, 6-4 at No. 2. Junior Juliana Seabra (Sao Paulo, Brazil) picked up a 6-4, 6-4 win at No. 3. Miah defeated Varrone 6-1, 6-0. Bergen swept Lauryn Burridge 6-0, 6-0 at No. 5. At No. 6 singles, Namazi earned a 6-0, 6-3 victory.
 
Post returns to action on Monday afternoon at home against Franklin Pierce at Edgewood Bath & Tennis. First serve is set for 3:30 p.m.