TEANECK, N.J. - The Monmouth University women's tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to Northeast Conference opponent Fairleigh Dickinson on Monday afternoon. The Hawks fall to 3-10 on the season with the loss.

MU was led by Krista McCormick (Wenonah, N.J./Gateway) at fifth singles as she defeated Tricia Small in three sets 3-6, 6-2 and 10-4. Freshman Diane Washer (Ogdensburg, N.J./Wallkill Valley) was a straight set winner 6-2, 6-0 over Stacey Honore at sixth singles as well for the Blue and White.

Washer then teamed with Laura Giuliari (Hamilton, N.J./Steinert) to defeat the team of Small/Honore at third doubles, 8-3. The Hawks return to action on Wednesday, April 4 when they take on Long Island.

Results

Singles

1. Korsunova (FDU) def. Ragan (MU) 6-1, 6-0

2. Smith (FDU) def. Johnson (MU) 6-1, 6-3

3. DeCarlos (FDU) def. Gallagher (MU) 6-0, 6-0

4. Chernyshova (FDU) def. Giuliari 6-1, 6-0

5. McCormick (MU) def. Small (FDU) 3-6, 6-2, 10-4

6. Washer (MU) def. Honore (FDU) 6-2, 6-0

Doubles

1. Korsunova/Smith (FDU) def. Ragan/Johnson (MU) 8-2

2. DeCarlos/Chernysova (FDU) def. Gallagher/McCormick (MU) 8-0

3. Giuliari/Washer (MU) def. Small/Honore (FDU) 8-3