New London, Conn. – March 30, 2011 -The Springfield College womenÂ's tennis opened its spring schedule with a tough 9-0 loss against Connecticut College on the South Tennis Courts Wednesday.

The Pride fell to 4-7 with the loss.

Siana Green provided the closest match in singles play after losing 6-3, 6-1 at No. 4. The doubles team of Amy Shaw and Vanessa Senecal lost a tough match at No. 1 doubles, 8-4.

Springfield returns to action on Saturday morning when it travels to take on local-foe Smith College at 9:30 am.