WASHINGTON, Pa. – The Washington & Jefferson College women's tennis team (8-4, 4-1) picked up a 5-2 victory for their Senior Recognition match against the Geneva Golden Tornadoes (5-5, 3-4).
W&J got out to an early 1-0 advantage, taking the all-important doubles point. Freshman
Keira Ross (Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park) and sophomore
Bella Graham (Altoona, Pa./Altoona Area) secured a 6-1 victory at No.3 doubles. Additionally, junior captain
Mackenzie Gumto (Renfrew, Pa./Knoch) and sophomore
Maya Hamade (Pittsburgh, Pa./Upper St. Clair) clinched the point with a tight 6-4 win at No.2. Senior captain
Claire Loomis (Pittsburgh, Pa./Upper St. Clair) and sophomore
Keiran Moorhead (Canonsburg, Pa./Peters Township) battled at the No. 1 spot, but ultimately the Geneva team got a late break for a 6-4 win.
Ross extended the Presidents lead to 2-0 with a 6-0, 6-1 victory in the No. 5 spot. Graham also got the win at No. 4 singles with a 6-2, 6-2 victory. Additionally, Paugh earned a straightforward 6-0, 6-1 victory at the No. 6 position. Loomis rounded out the points for the Red & Black with a 6-3, 6-0 win at No. 2 singles.
The Presidents return to the court for one final nonconference matchup during the regular season when they play host to the West Liberty Hilltoppers on Wednesday (Oct. 14). Matches will begin at 4:00 p.m.
