NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. – The Niagara women’s tennis team won its home conference opener with a resounding 7-0 victory over the Rider Broncs on Sunday afternoon. The Purple Eagles did not drop a single set in eight matches.

Niagara (5-6, 3-0) improved to 3-0 in the MAAC on day.

The Purple Eagles won all three double matches, including a 8-2 decision by Hilary Hansen (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) and Alyssa Lucas (Clarkston, Mich.).

In singles action, Niagara rolled to six victories in convincing fashion; only four Broncs (2-9, 0-3) won games.

Niagara will play Mercyhurst at home on March 13.

Niagara University 7, Rider University 0

Singles

1. Hansen, Hilary (NIAW) def. Morse, Danielle (RIDW) 6-0, 6-0

2. Lucas, Alyssa (NIAW) def. Paich, Kristina (RIDW) 6-2, 6-0

3. Solis, Raquel (NIAW) def. Ashmore, Tricia (RIDW) 6-0, 6-1

4. Lakic, Vanja (NIAW) def. White, Danielle (RIDW) 6-0, 6-2

5. Cunnington, Emma (NIAW) def. Clay, Allison (RIDW) 7-5, 6-0

6. Tiso, Victoria (NIAW) def. Matticks, Amanda (RIDW) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles

1. Hansen, Hilary/Lucas, Alyssa (NIAW) def. Morse, Danielle/Paich, Kristina (RIDW) 8-2

2. Solis, Raquel/Lakic, Vanja (NIAW) def. Ashmore, Tricia/White, Danielle (RIDW) 8-4

3. Cunnington, Emma/Walters, Brittany (NIAW) def. Clay, Allison/Garrity, Katie (RIDW) 8-4