The Grinnell College women’s tennis team upped its record to 8-0 on the season with a pair of wins in Beloit, Wis., Saturday.
The Pioneers opened the day with a 9-0 victory over Beloit College and then topped St. Norbert College 8-1.
Constanza Alarcon ’12 (pictured) won once at No. 2 singles and twice with Clothilde Thirouin ’13 at No. 2 doubles. Thirouin also won at No. 3 singles once.
Sadhana Athreya ’14 and Laura Krull ’13 teamed up for two wins at No. 1 doubles, while Athreya also won at No. 1 singles and Krull at No. 3 singles.
Hanna Feldman ’14 and Toby Cain ’12 each added two wins at Nos. 4 and 5 singles, while winning at No. 6 singles were Tatyana Sukharnikova ’12 and Emma Macdonald ’14.
Winning matches at No. 3 doubles were the teams of Sukharnikova-Macdonald and Cain-Luk.
“I was pleased with our overall play going on the road to face two of the better teams in the Midwest Conference,” said Grinnell coach Andy Hamilton. “We were able to mix up our lineup and play nine varsity lineup players in the two matches. Our depth is certainly going to help as we finish off the season in conference play.”
Grinnell plays at Carroll University at 9 a.m. Sunday.
“We’re looking forward to a great match with what looks to be one of the premier teams in the league,” said Hamilton. “We’re pleased to be able to get matches against quality competition from the North Division of the Midwest Conference.”
