West Haven, Conn. (April 19)--The Saint Anselm College women's tennis team defeated the New Haven Chargers 8-1 to conclude the 2009 regular season for the Hawks. With the win Saint Anselm finishes the season 7-5 overall and in NE-10 play and will be the No. 6 seed in the NE-10 playoffs.

The Hawks will play their opening round playoff game on Tuesday, April 21st as they will travel to cross-town rival Southern New Hampshire for a 3 p.m. start.

Here are the results against the Chargers:

Singles
1- Laura Nason (STA) def. Kristina Bensley (UNH) - 6-0, 6-0
2- Noelle Polhemus (UNH) def. Virginia Dalrymple (STA) - 6-3, 6-1
3- Erika Sartor (STA) def. Leah Smith (UNH) - 6-1, 6-0
4- McAul Lindermuth (STA) def. Allison Mahony (UNH) - 6-1, 4-6 (10-5)
5- Amanda Brahm (STA) def. Mariana Zahora (UNH) - 6-4, 6-2
6- Mary Gaughan (STA) def. Sarah Williamson (UNH) - 6-4, 7-5

Doubles
1- Nason/Lindermuth (STA) def Bensley/Polhemus (UNH)
2- Sartor/Erin Sullivan (STA) def. Smith/Mahony (UNH) - 8-6
3- Kandi Winchenbach/Mary Mindek (STA) def. Nicole Flaherty/Christina Oiler (UNH) - 8-3