Scarlet Raptors down Scarlet Raiders

CAMDEN, NJ (Sept. 7, 2013) - Rutgers-Camden claimed a New Jersey Athletic Conference victory this afternoon over Rutgers-Newark.

The Scarlet Raptors started strong with two wins in doubles play. Amanda Hickman (Millville, NJ/Millville) and Morgan Kelly (Sicklerville, NJ/Paul IV) won 8-5 in the first spot. In the second spot, Avery Forte (Pitman, NJ/Pitman) and Kelly Bates (Pitman, NJ/Pitman) lost 8-6. Kelsey Mercer (Moorestown, NJ/Moorestown) and Amy Tung (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill) swept their opponents 8-0 in third doubles.

Rutgers-Camden dominated singles play with 5 wins. Amanda Hickman won 6-0, 6-0 in the first spot. Kelsey Mercer won 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 in the third spot. In the fourth spot, Amy Tung won 6-4, 6-3. Avery Forte won 6-0, 6-1 in the fifth spot. Kelly Bates won 6-0, 6-0 in the sixth spot .

Rutgers-Camden (3-3, NJAC 1-1) will host Cabrini College on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 4:00pm.

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