NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- The Christopher Newport University women's tennis team fell to 8-5 overall today, dropping a 7-2 decision to the regionally-ranked Salisbury University Sea Gulls. CNU got wins at No. 3 and 4 singles, but Salisbury spoiled the comeback bid by taking the other four singles matches.

In doubles action, Elaina Iosue and Katie Youlios were down 4-1 to the Captains' tandem of Jodi Noland and Kim Morrissett, but roared back for an 8-6 victory at No. 2. In the No. 3 match, CNU's Melisande Downs and Angela Stallman trailed 7-4 before winning back-to-back games and pulling within 7-6, but Allison Lutz and Victoria Handin won the final game to take an 8-6 victory.

The Captains got their two wins from Marion Gloor and Noland in singles play. Gloor defeated Roxanne Alban (6-3, 6-1) at No. 3 singles and Noland handled Youlios (6-4, 6-3) at No. 4.

Salisbury was ranked 17th in the region heading into Thursday's matchup while the Captains were 15th. The Sea Gulls improved to 5-6 overall this season. CNU will now hit the road for a four-game swing in conference play. It begins with two matches this weekend at Averett and Ferrum.

SALISBURY 7, CNU 2

Doubles
1. Jillian Poppe/Roxanne Alban (SU) def. Sarah Stafford/Marion Gloor (CNU) 8-2
2. Elaina Iosue/Katie Youlios (SU) def. Jodi Noland/Kim Morrissett (CNU) 8-6
3. Allison Lutz/Victoria Handlin (SU) def. Melisande Downs/Angela Stallman (CNU) 8-6

Singles
1. Poppe (SU) def. Stafford (CNU) 6-4, 6-3
2. Iosue (SU) def. Morrissett (CNU) 6-3, 1-6, 6-2
3. Gloor (CNU) def. Alban (SU) 6-3, 6-1
4. Noland (CNU) def. Youlios (SU) 6-4, 6-3
5. Handlin (SU) def. Downs (CNU) 6-1, 6-2
6. Lutz (SU) def. Stallman (CNU) 6-3, 6-4

Records:
Salisbury: 4-6; Regional ranking #17
CNU: 8-4; Regional ranking #15