THE MATCHUP: Mount Holyoke kicks off its home slate versus Wellesley College tomorrow afternoon (1:00 p.m.) at the Tennis Courts. In 54 previous meetings between the NEWMAC foes, Wellesley has prevailed 52 times. Last season, the Blue topped the Lyons twice, winning by scores of 7-2 and 5-0. Match Program

THE LYONS: Mount Holyoke (1-2, 0-1 NEWMAC) opened the season with a 9-0 triumph over Saint Joseph College. After falling 7-2 to Babson College in their first NEWMAC match of the year, the Lyons suffered a heartbreaking 5-4 setback at Simmons College yesterday. Sarah Moore, Maya Sayarath and AnnElizabeth Konkel have posted two singles wins apiece to lead the way for Mount Holyoke. Konkel has also been impressive in doubles play, where she has gone 3-0. Two of those wins have come at the top of the lineup with Nahrhee Han. Sayarath is coming off a rookie campaign in which she was voted to the NEWMAC All-Conference Second Team for her outstanding play at number two doubles. This season, she has joined forces with newcomer Sarah Anischik. As a team, the Lyons have accumulated a 6-3 mark in doubles matches.

THE BLUE: Wellesley (2-0, 1-0 NEWMAC) has been flawless in two matches thus far this season. After sweeping Emerson College in their opener, the Blue blanked Springfield College in their first NEWMAC match of the year last Saturday.  They have dropped just 14 games. From top to bottom, Wellesley's singles lineup features Melissa Clark, Marie Watanabe, Erica Choo, Diana Granger, Sojung Lee and Kendall Tada. All six players have won each of their matches in straight sets. Watanabe and Lee make up the Blue's number one doubles team. They are followed by Granger and Emily Bary in the number two slot. 

NEXT UP: Mount Holyoke will return to action on Wedneday, when it hosts Wesleyan University for a non-conference contest beginning at 5:00 p.m. Wellesley is scheduled to hit the courts again next Saturday at home against NEWMAC foe Clark University at 1:00 p.m.