Squash Sweeps Northeastern and Connecicut College

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (Dec. 5, 2009) – The Mount Holyoke College women’s squash team picked up a pair of shutout victories today at Wesleyan University. After blanking Northeastern University 9-0 in their first dual match of the 2009-10 campaign, the Lyons downed Connecticut College 9-0. Both matches took place at the Rosenbaum Squash Center.

Junior Vidushi Gurunada, sophomore Shara Robertson, senior Laurian Lue Yen, first year Tempest Bowden, sophomore Paulina Rojek, senior Lila Khan, senior Hillela Simpson and senior Michelle Zagardo earned two victories apiece to lead the way.

It was the Lyons third straight win over Northeastern and their second straight over the Camels.

Mount Holyoke (2-0) will compete in two more contests tomorrow at Wesleyan. After facing off against William Smith College at 11:45 a.m., the Lyons will take on the host Cardinals at 1:00 p.m.