NEWPORT NEWS -- Christopher Newport's women's tennis team pushed regional rival Washington College but couldn't come up with an upset on a warm Thursday.

The Captains lost 7-2 to the visitors from Chestertown, Md., falling to 4-2. Washington College, ranked seventh in the Atlantic South Region of Division III, improved to 5-0.

CNU took a 1-0 lead on an impressive 8-2 triumph by Kim Morrissett and Jodi Noland at No. 2 doubles. But the Shorewomen went ahead with an 8-2 win at No. 1 and an 8-3 triumph at No. 3, winning the pro-set's final six games.

In singles, Washington dominated at several spots, but freshman No. 6 player Angie Menendez registered a 6-3, 6-0 victory.

Sarah Stafford was the last Captain off the court as temperatures reached the mid-80s -- officially a record for March 15. After numerous long rallies, she fell 6-2, 6-3 at No. 1 to regionally ranked Jordan Finnegan.

The Captains will return to competition with an 11 a.m. home match Saturday against USA South opponent Greensboro College.

WASHINGTON COLLEGE (Md.) 7, CNU 2
Doubles: 
1. Jordan Finnegan-Amanda Bercovici (W) d. Marion Gloor-Sarah Stafford 8-2.
2. Kim Morrissett-Jodi Noland (C) d. Kat Cohen-Campbell McNicol 8-2.
3. Bethany Daller-Amy Stevens (W) d. Menendez-Stallman 8-3. 

Singles: 
1. Jordan Finnegan (W) d. Sarah Stafford 6-2, 6-3.
2. Amanda Bercovici (W) d. Kim Morrissett 6-0, 6-1.
3. Campbell McNicol (W) d. Marion Gloor 6-3, 6-0.
4. Bethany Daller (W) d. Jodi Noland 6-2, 6-2.
5. Kat Cohen(W) d. Angela Stallman 6-4, 6-2.
6. Angie Menendez (C) d. Amy Stevens 6-3, 6-0. 

Records: 
WC 5-0, CNU 4-2.