​NEWARK, NJ–The NJIT women's tennis team moved back into the win column with a 6-1 victory over visiting Hofstra Saturday morning inside The Naimoli Family Athletic and Recreational Facility 

The Highlanders (6-2) delivered an impressive performance, sweeping doubles play and capturing five of six singles matches in a commanding overall victory.

The team wasted no time establishing control, winning all three doubles matches in decisive fashion.

At No. 1 doubles, Irene Cocero and Laura Wipfli opened the day with a dominant 6–1 win over Aida Oviedo and Aryanah Kahnamoui, finishing first and setting the early momentum.

The No. 3 duo of Petra Koszo and Diana Fernandes followed with a 6–2 victory against Katarina Drinchich and Ava Veneziano.

Closing out doubles play, Paula Menendez Alvarez and Feyza Aydin secured the sweep with a 6–3 win over Isabella Cardinal and Sabira Mohamed.

With a 1–0 advantage after doubles, the team carried confidence into singles competition.  Singles play continued the dominant theme, with five straight-set victories highlighting the afternoon.

• ​No. 1 Singles: Laura Wipfli earned a 6–2, 6–1 win over Aida Oviedo.

• No. 2 Singles: Paula Menendez Alvarez defeated Aryanah Kahnamoui 6–2, 6–1.

• No. 3 Singles: Irene Cocero secured a 6–4, 6–2 victory against Bohdana Bilokon.

• No. 4 Singles: Feyza Aydin topped Ava Veneziano 6–3, 6–2.

• No. 6 Singles: Lusia Hepcal Barcan registered  a win over Katarina Drinchich 6–2, 6–1.

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NJIT will return to action on Saturday, February 28 at 11am when the Highlanders host LIU.  

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