Saratoga Springs, N.Y.—The Skidmore College women's tennis team began spring break with a 9-0 loss to #3 Williams College, Saturday afternoon at the Wilton YMCA.
The Thoroughbreds (2-3) travel to the West Coast to take on UC Santa Cruz and Redlands.
Nataly Mendoza lost a close 6-4, 6-3 decision at number one singles and 8-5 at number one doubles with
Lee Ford.
“This was a very high level match,” said Skidmore coach
Curt Speerschneider. “ I don't think the scores indicate how much both teams fought for every point and how competitive it was.
"Williams is obviously very tough and comfortable in situations like that, evident of their five national titles. We played well but just couldn't convert enough opportunities to gain much momentum, which is crucial against a team like that. This is definitely an experience match that will benefit us in some very important matches next week in California and for the rest of the season."
Doubles
1.
Nataly Mendoza/
Lee Ford lost to Curran/Shoemaker 8-5
2.
Alex Smith/
Zoe Valella lost to Pylypiv/Elkins 9-8 (7-1)
3.
Robyn Baird/
Yumi Karlshoej lost to Worley/Li 8-3
Singles
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Nataly Mendoza lost to Shoemaker 6-4, 6-3
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Lee Ford lost to Curran 6-1, 6-1
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Jordan Zola lost to Elkins 6-0, 6-2
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Zoe Valella lost to Worley 6-2, 6-0
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Robyn Baird lost to Pylypiv 6-1, 6-0
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Caroline Hobbs lost to Stone 6-3, 6-3
Final Score: Williams 9, Skidmore 0
