Doubles Sweep Propels Hartwick to 6-3 Win over Alfred; Hawks Earn Empire 8 Regular Season Title

Hartwick Athletic Communications

Women's Tennis | 10/8/2022 6:12:00 PM

ALFRED, NY – The Hawks' doubles teams set the tone, giving the Hawks the early lead en route to a 6-3 win at Alfred on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Hartwick clinches at least a share of the 2022 Empire 8 Regular Season Championship and will be the top seed and earn the right to host the upcoming Empire 8 Tournament next weekend.
 
THE BASICS
 
  • Final Score:  Hartwick 6, Alfred 3
  • Location:  Alfred, N.Y.
  • Records:  Hartwick (10-0 Overall, 6-0 E8), Alfred (8-3 Overall, 3-3 E8)
 
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
 
  • The sweep of all three doubles matches gave the Hawks the early advantage in their last regular season Empire 8 road contest of the fall.
  • The tandem of Maggie Van Valkenburgh (Highland, N.Y.) and Maddi Morrison (Burnt Hills, N.Y.) at 3rd doubles was the first to score for the Hawks as they defeated their opponent 8-1.
  • Damita Bollers (Brooklyn, N.Y.) and Jade Killikelly (Jamaica, N.Y.) picked up an 8-4 win at 1st doubles and were the second to get on the board for Hartwick.
  • The 2nd doubles squad of Phoebe Olson (Jamestown, N.Dak.) and Lily Vanuga (Springville, N.Y.) wrapped up the sweep with an 8-4 win.
  • Killikelly and Olson finished their singles matches first to secure the five match wins needed to win the contest.
  • Killikelly defeated her 3rd singles opponent in straight sets 6-3, 6-2, while Olson did not drop a game at 2nd singles, winning 6-0, 6-0.
  • Vanuga gave Hartwick their 6th win of the afternoon at 6th singles by scores of 6-1 and 6-0.
 
UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
 
The Hawks head home tomorrow for their regular season finale as they host Empire 8 opponent, the Utica University Pioneers at 1 PM at Wilber Park.
 
ABOUT THE EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE
The members of the Empire 8 Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the E8. For more on the Empire 8 visit www.empire8.com.
 
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