CHESTERTOWN, MD. - Shutting out their opponent for the third consecutive match, the No. 20 Swarthmore women's tennis team defeated Washington College by a score of 9-0 on Tuesday, Mar. 28.
Starting off strong in doubles play, the Garnet took all three matches, seizing a 3-0 lead. Not letting up on the gas, Swarthmore barreled through their singles matchups, winning all six in straight sets to claim their dominant 9-0 victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Doubles:
- Starting the match off strong in doubles, the Garnet saw easy wins in the No. 1 and No. 2 seeded matches, with the duos of junior
Erica Stutz/first year
Kathleen Shiffer and first year
Lola Diaz/junior
Daniela Padron-Castillo both downing their opponents 8-1.
- Swarthmore's only real test came in the No. 3 seeded match, where the pair of sophomore
Lara Geib/first year
Riya Rao were pushed to the limit. However, the duo ultimately prevailed, coming out on top 8-6 and securing the Garnet's 3-0 lead headed into singles play.
Singles:
- Looking to truly establish their dominance, the Garnet did not let their momentum dissipate heading into their singles contests, with all six matches being decided in straight sets.
- First year
Kathleen Shiffer (6-1,6-2), junior
Anna Miller (6-4,6-3), sophomore
Ruthie Njagi (6-3,6-4), Stutz (6-2,7-5), Padron-Castillo (6-1,6-3) and Diaz (6-1,6-2) all took home points for the Garnet, assuring Swarthmore's perfect 9-0 victory.
UP NEXT
Looking to stay undefeated in conference play, the Garnet will host No. 31 Johns Hopkins University on Saturday, Apr. 1 at 11:00 a.m.
