ALFRED, N.Y. - Cortland won all three doubles matches and picked up five of six singles contests to defeat host Alfred University, 8-1, in a non-league match.

The Red Dragons (2-3) took control early with an 8-3 win by Mia Hayes (Binghamton/Chenango Forks) and Chloe Knapp (Jamestown) at first doubles, an 8-6 victory by Isabella Arrigo (Sauquoit/Sauquoit Valley) and Rachel Sullivan (Seneca Falls/Mynderse Academy) at second doubles, and an 8-4 win by Cassie Special (Williamsville/Williamsville South) and Tina Wertman (Rochester/Caledonia-Mumford) at third doubles.

In singles action, Hayes won 6-4, 6-2 at number one and Knapp won 7-5, 6-2 at number two. Arrigo posted a 6-3, 6-2 victory at number three and Special won 6-1, 6-3 at number five. Olivia Terry (Hampton Bays) registered the most convincing singles win of the day with a 6-1, 6-0 decision at number six. Alfred (4-3) earned its point at fourth singles with a 6-4, 6-1 win by Miranda Sakala.

Cortland returns to SUNYAC action with matches Friday at New Paltz and Saturday at Plattsburgh.

Cortland 8, Alfred 1

Doubles:
 
1) Mia Hayes/Chloe Knapp (CORT) def. Tori Pellegrino/Inda Gillet, 8-3
2) Isabella Arrigo/Rachel Sullivan (CORT) def. Nurila Kambar/Miranda Sakala, 8-6
3) Cassie Special/Tina Wertman (CORT) def. Rachel Pera/Amber Smith, 8-4

Singles:

1) Mia Hayes (CORT) def. Tori Pellegrino, 6-4, 6-2
2) Chloe Knapp (CORT) def. Inda Gillet, 7-5, 6-2
3) Isabella Arrigo (CORT) def. Nurila Kambar, 6-3, 6-2
4) Miranda Sakala (ALF) def. Tina Wertman, 6-4, 6-1
5) Cassie Special (CORT) def. Amber Smith, 6-1, 6-3
6) Olivia Terry (CORT) def. Talulla Torthe, 6-1, 6-0

Records after match: Cortland (Red Dragons) 2-3, Alfred (Saxons) 4-3