SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. — The Shippensburg University tennis team hosted its first match of the 2012-13 regular season on Sunday afternoon from the Robb Sports Complex tennis courts but dropped a 5-0 decision to Philadelphia University.

The teams played a "race-to-five" format because of inclement weather that was rapidly approaching the Cumberland Valley.

Sophomore Kaitlyn Erickson and junior Daniela Delgado won two games at No. 3 doubles, while freshman Brittnee Buckley won two games at No. 1 singles.

Shippensburg returns to action next Sunday with PSAC crossover matches from Edinboro against Mercyhurst and the host Fighting Scots.

Philadelphia 5, Shippensburg 0

Doubles
1. Isabella Espinosa/Olivia Amato (PU) def. Brittnee Buckley/Cassie Sidone (SU), 8-0
2. Sayre Limburg/Elizabeth Verbits (PU) def. Brooke DeVito/Lisa Snader (SU), 8-0
3. Sylvia Bennicelli/Alyssa Tullar (PU) def. Kaitlyn Erickson/Daniela Delgado (SU), 8-2

Singles
1. Isabella Espinosa (PU) def. Brittnee Buckley (SU), 6-1, 6-1
2. Sayre Limburg (PU) def. Katie Shearer (SU), 6-0, 6-0