ALTOONA, Pa. – The Washington & Jefferson College women's tennis team (6-3) fall 6-1 to the NCAA Division III newcomers Saint Francis Red Wolves (6-1).
Sophomore
Bella Graham (Altoona, Pa./Altoona Area) and freshman
Keira Ross (Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park) picked up the lone doubles win for the Presidents with a 6-2 victory at No. 3 doubles.
In singles play, Ross moved up the lineup and got the point for W&J with a 6-0, 6-1 win at the No. 4 spot. Sophomores
Austyn Paugh (Jane Lew, W.Va./Notre Dame) and
Addison Jacobs (Greensburg, Pa./Hempfield Area) both battled at the No. 5 and No. 6 spots, forcing their Saint Francis opponents to need an extra gear to close them out. Both players put forth a valiant effort, but ultimately fell 7-5, 6-1 and 6-4, 6-1 respectively.
The Presidents continue their brief two game road trip when they travel up north to take on the Westminster Titans on Friday (Oct. 9). Matches will begin at 6:00 p.m.
