Houghton takes down Alfred 5-4

10/4/2016 10:37:00 PM

Women's Tennis defeats Alfred 5-4 on Tuesday afternoon.  The lady Highlanders battled back after being down 2-1 after doubles, winning 4 out of the 6 singles matches.  Houghton improves to 5-5 on the season and 3-5 in the Empire 8.  

"All the girls should be congratulated for treating one another with respect and playing hard all afternoon," said Head Coach Charlie Ellis, "our team fought hard to overcome a 2-1 deficit after doubles."

Alfred University vs Houghton College (Oct 04, 2016)
Houghton College 5, Alfred University 4
Oct 04, 2016 at Houghton, NY

Singles competition

1. Caroline Phillips (HCWT16) def. Tori Pellegrino (AUWT1617) 6-3, 6-0

2. Emma Siemer (AUWT1617) def. Tori Noller (HCWT16) 6-3, 6-1

3. Laura Jacuzzo (HCWT16) def. Sarah Grace (AUWT1617) 6-2, 4-6, 6-3

4. Jacquelyn Lewis (HCWT16) def. Beryl Torthe (AUWT1617) 6-3, 6-0

5. Toni Kling (HCWT16) def. Inda Gillett (AUWT1617) 6-2, 6-4

6. Nurila Kambar (AUWT1617) def. Amy Brennfleck (HCWT16) 6-2, 7-5

Doubles competition

1. Caroline Phillips/Laura Jacuzzo (HCWT16) def. Tori Pellegrino/Emma Siemer (AUWT1617) 8-3

2. Inda Gillett/Sarah Grace (AUWT1617) def. Jacquelyn Lewis/Tori Noller (HCWT16) 8-4

3. Miranda Sakala/Rachel Pera (AUWT1617) def. Courtney Grippo/Amanda Carl (HCWT16) 8-6

 

Match Notes

Alfred University 4-9 (2-5 E8)

Houghton College 5-5 (3-5 E8)