Lewisburg, Pa.- In their first spring match of the year, Villanova was edged by Bucknell in a close 4-3 contest. Villanova's three points all came in singles wins at the No. 1, 4 and 6 positions.

The Bison began the match with three-straight doubles wins over Villanova.

In singles play,  Annalise Klopfer outlasted Bucknell's Daniela Bellini at first singles  in a three-set win 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Junior Amanda Rivera-Gonzalez had an impressive performance out of the No. 6 position with a win over Bucknell's Kate Novak 7-6, 6-2.

Junior Caitlin Fisher earned a win in just two sets from the No. 4 singles spot against Laurel Utterback 6-3, 6-4.

The Wildcats will head to Annapolis, Maryland to take on Navy on January 30.

RESULTS

DOUBLES

1. Daniela Bellini/Whitney King (Bucknell) defeated Annalise Klopfer/Emily Strande (Villanova) 7-6.
2. Tyne Miller/Laurel Utterback (Bucknell) defeated Emma Brogan/Sabina Grigorian (Villanova) 7-5.
3. Anna Lajos/Madi Sebulsky (Bucknell) defeated Bella Steffen/Olivia Kapp (Villanova) 7-6.

SINGLES

1. Annalise Klopfer (Villanova) defeated Daniela Bellini (Bucknell) 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
2. Whitney King (Bucknell) defeated Emily Strande (Villanova) 7-5, 6-0. 
3. Tyne Miller (Bucknell) defeated Emma Brogan (Villanova) 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. 
4. Caitlin Fisher (Villanova) defeated Laurel Utterback (Bucknell) 6-3, 6-4. 
5. Anna Lajos (Bucknell) defeated Bella Steffen (Villanova) 7-6, 5-7, 6-2.
6. Amanda Rivera-Gonzalez (Villanova) defeated Kate Novak (Bucknell) 7-6, 6-2.