Middlebury, VT – Williams returned to conference play today, facing Middlebury after an undefeated West Coast spring break trip. The Ephs extended their perfect record to 12-0, winning, 7-2.
The ephs are now 12-0 overall and 2-0 in NESCAC, while Middlebury fell to 6-3 overall and 1-1 in NESCAC play.
Williams got out to an early lead, winning two out of the three doubles matches. The top two pairs played with a confidence that has been the story throughout this season. Shoemaker/Curran took their match 8-4, while Pylypiv/Elkins won 8-1.
The depth of this team is evident, as head coach Alison Swain emphasized their "competitive composure across the board." The top two Ephs players faced tough competition, with both matches needing three sets to decide a winner. Despite losing her first set 3-6, Kara Shoemaker rebounded to win the next two 6-3, 6-2. Unfortunately, Elkins was on the other end, losing 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-1.
Other Eph singles winners were Linda Shin, Maria Pylypiv, Rebecca Curran and Monica Pastor.
"Middlebury played very tough tennis and fought throughout the match," said Swain. "They are a great team and this is a great win for us."
NESCAC action continues next weekend as Williams travels to Tufts next Saturday for a match at 3pm.
Williams vs. Middlebury
April 6th, 2014
Williams 7, Middlebury 2
Doubles
Shoemaker/Curran (W) def. Gerger/Orozco 8-4
Pylypiv/Elkins (W) def. Sundstrom/Fields 8-1
Marchese/Amos (M) def. Shin/Stone 9-8 (3)
Singles
Shoemaker (W) def. Gerger 3-6, 6-4, 6-2
Fields (M) def. Elkins 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-1
Shin (W) def. Orozco 6-0, 7-5
Pylypiv (W) def. Marchese 6-3, 6-0
Curran (W) def. D. Paradies 6-2, 7-5
Pastor (W) def. Amos 6-4, 6-3
