The Grinnell College women’s team won its ninth Midwest Conference South Division title in a row Saturday with a 9-0 blanking of Monmouth College.
The Pioneers extended their winning streak in divisional play to 37 matches, dating back to 2002.
Grinnell, 3-0 in the division, also beat Grand View University 9-0 Saturday to improve to 11-0 on the season.
The Pioneers displayed their depth, as 14 Pioneers tasted victory on the day.
Among the double winners was Toby Cain ’12 (pictured), who won at No. 2 singles against Monmouth and No. 1 doubles against Grand View with Shirlene Luk ’15.
Constanza Alarcon ’13 won at No. 1 singles against Monmouth and at No. 2 doubles with Emma Macdonald ’14.
Kalena Makanui ’12 also won twice, at No. 3 singles against Monmouth and Grand View.
Emily Groth ’14 won at No. 4 singles against Monmouth, while winning at No. 1 doubles against the Fighting Scots were Sadhana Athreya ’14 and Laura Krull ’13.
In the Grand View match, Hanna Feldman ’14 won at No. 1 singles, Tatyana Sukharnikova ’12 at No. 2, Kelsey Scott ’13 at No. 4 and Wadzanai Motsi ’12 at No. 5.
Michelle Murphy ’12 and Rebecca Richman ’15 won at No. 2 doubles.
“These two home matches capped a great regular season for our team,” said Grinnell coach Andy Hamilton. “I’m very pleased that all our seniors got on the court today. Beyond Toby and Tatyana, who have played in our lineup all four years, the rest of our seniors are hard-working and relished the chance to play.”
Grinnell will compete in the Midwest Conference Championships this coming Friday through Sunday.
