GENEVA, N.Y. - The William Smith College tennis team was defeated by New York University 7-2 in a non-conference match in Bristol Field House this evening.

The Violets, who were ranked 18th in the latest ITA Northeast Regional Rankings, jumped in front with a 2-1 advantage in doubles play. Sophomore Alex Cattie and first-year Connie Froass collected an 8-6 win at No. 3 doubles. They defeated NYU's Madeline King and Nicole Schnabel.

In singles play, King notched the overall victory for the Violets with a 6-2, 6-3 victory at No. 5 singles. The Herons collected a singles win in the No. 6 spot. In a marathon match, first-year Sydney Ferry collected a three set victory. She defeated Schnabel, 6-7(12-14), 6-3, 10-2.

William Smith will be back in Bristol Field House tomorrow when they face RIT. The match against the Tigers is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.