CASTLETON, Vt. – The Plattsburgh State women's tennis team cruised to a 7-2 non-conference victory over Castleton University on Wednesday afternoon at the Castleton Tennis Courts.
 
In doubles action, junior Nicole Svantner (West Nyack, N.Y./Clarkstown South) and sophomore Hallie Hurwitz (Beekmantown, N.Y./Beekmantown) won, 8-2, at the No. 2 position, while junior Sarah Benowitz (New City, N.Y./Clarkstown North) and sophomore Sophia Gottschall (Plattsburgh, N.Y./Plattsburgh) prevailed, 8-6, at the No. 3 spot.
 
Senior Alyana Leandry (Latham, N.Y./Shaker) posted a 6-4, 6-4 win at the top spot in the singles lineup, while the Cardinals earned four other victories in singles to clinch the win. Benowitz won, 6-3, 6-4, at No. 2, Hurwitz prevailed, 6-3, 6-3, at No. 3, Nicole Svantner triumphed, 7-5, 6-0, at No. 4 and junior Jackie Svantner (West Nyack, N.Y./Clarkstown South) posted a 4-6, 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 6.
 
Plattsburgh State rises to 2-2 overall with the win and next hosts SUNY Cortland on Friday, Sept. 16, at 3 p.m. Prior to the start of the match, the Cardinals will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX as a part of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation's yearlong celebration. Castleton falls to 1-3 overall with the loss and next hosts Hudson Valley Community College on Monday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m.