FAIRFIELD, Conn. - The Fairfield University women's tennis team swept Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) opponent Rider University, 7-0, in dual match play at the Walsh Athletic Center Tennis Courts this afternoon.

The Stags did not lose a match all day, earning a 1-0 conference record.

Senior Monica Yajima defeated Alison Noll, 6-1, 6-2, and then teamed up with freshman Karen McKeough to defeat Rider duo Noll and Kerrin Toner, 8-5. Sharissa Ryan downed Michelle Caravaglio at the number two singles spot, 6-1, 6-0. At the No. 3 singles spot, rookie Kaila Nelson defeated Toner, 6-1, 6-0, in her collegiate debut. Freshman McKeough made her mark in the No. 4 singles spot as she beat Rider's Alexandria Extrjt, 6-0, 6-1. Holly Ream never gave up a game playing at No. 5 singles defeating Kim Leder. Ryan partnered with Nelson, at No. 2 doubles, to defeat Rider pair Carvaglio and Extrjt, 8-0. At the No. 3 spot, Fairfield sophomore duo Ream and Stephanie Ziegler never gave up a game against Rider duo Leonora Paul and Annette Frankowski. Rounding out singles play in the number six spot with a victory, was Ziegler.

Fairfield (1-0) will return to the courts on September 27 when the Stags compete at Philadelphia, Pa. in the Saint Joseph's Invitational.