THE MATCHUP: Mount Holyoke and Springfield College square off in a key NEWMAC match this afternoon (4:00 p.m.) at the Tennis Courts. With a win, the Lyons would qualify for their eighth straight trip to the NEWMAC Tournament. Springfield can also punch its ticket with a victory but would need some help from Clark University. The Cougars are hosting Smith College this afternoon. Last fall, Mount Holyoke downed the Pride for the 11th straight time, winning by a score of 5-4. Match Program
THE LYONS: Mount Holyoke (3-6, 2-4 NEWMAC) picked up consecutive wins over Smith College and Clark University before falling 8-1 at Wheaton College on Saturday. The Lyons have been paced by AnnElizabeth Konkel and Maya Sayarath. In addition to recording four wins at number five singles, Konkel has teamed up with Nahrhee Han to post four victories at number one doubles. Meanwhile, Sayarath has come out on top four times at number two singles and twice at number two doubles along with Sarah Anischik. Mount Holyoke has also received solid production from Kelsey Brower and Heather Richardson, who have combined for a 5-2 mark at number three doubles. Sarah Moore has gone 4-2 at number six singles to round things out for the Lyons.
THE PRIDE: Springfield (3-6, 1-5 NEWMAC) has rebounded from a slow start with three wins over its last five matches. The Pride have defeated Clark University (5-0), Suffolk University (7-1) and Rhode Island College (9-0) thus far this season. They have been paced by Sam Carney, who has gone 6-3 at the top of their singles lineup. The junior has also recorded four wins at number one doubles along with Jen Cleary. Cleary has gone 4-4 at number one singles. Meanwhile, Erin Woodbury has come out on top three times at number three singles. Vanessa Senecal and Sydney Streimer have teamed up for three doubles victories.
NEXT UP: Both squads are slated to participate in the New England Women's Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament this weekend. The event will run from Friday through Sunday on the campuses of Mount Holyoke, Amherst College, Hampshire College and Smith.
