Box Score UNION, N.J.— The John Jay women's tennis team opened its 2012 season on Thursday afternoon with an 8-1 loss at Kean University.
 
In the loss, the Bloodhounds lone win came at No. 4 singles, as first year player, Armie Kurkjian was a 6-4, 6-4 winner over Samiraj Jackson.
 
Kean University 8, John Jay College 1
Singles competition
1. Jaelynn Lee (KEAN) def. Ashley Marrero (JOHNJAY) 6-1, 6-2
2. Debra Dress (KEAN) def. Lauren Mallon (JOHNJAY) 6-1, 6-0
3. Erika Tapia (KEAN) def. Natalie Cervantes (JOHNJAY) 6-1, 6-0
4. Armie Kurkjian (JOHNJAY) def. Samirah Jackson (KEAN) 6-4, 6-4
5. Christy Verdi (KEAN) def. Denise Batista (JOHNJAY) 6-1, 6-0
6. Zenzile Liggins (KEAN) def. Lilian Calix (JOHNJAY) 6-0, 6-1
 
Doubles competition
1. Lauren Petrucelli/Jaelynn Lee (KEAN) def. Lauren Mallon/Ashley Marrero (JOHNJAY) 8-3
2. Debra Dress/Samirah Jackson (KEAN) def. Armie Kurkjian/Denise Batista (JOHNJAY) 8-1
3. Erin Hendricks/Erika Tapia (KEAN) def. Natalie Cervantes/Ammarah Karim (JOHNJAY) 8-0
 
Match Notes
John Jay College 0-1
Kean University 1-1
T-2:30 A-15