WILLIAMSTOWN, MA – This afternoon, the Williams women's squash team took down Bowdoin in the quarterfinals of the NESCAC Championships. Back in January, the Ephs had 7-2 win against this team and today, they came back even stronger. The Ephs' dominating performance left them with an 8-1 victory.
Today's match followed the 5-court system. Despite being spread out, the team and their fans found a way to bring energy to each match. #2
Quan Ng put the first point on the board today. She maintained her focus through two tough games to take a 2-0 lead before her opponent retired due to injury in the third. #6 Roshni locked into a battle with her Polar Bear competitor. She dropped two close games but continued to fight and move the ball around. Unfortunately, she lost the third in an unlucky 12-10.
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Nora Brant grabbed the next point for Williams. She focused on keeping the ball tight down the left wall to secure the first game and then the second 16-14 before closing out the match 3-0. At the same time, #4
Amanda Solecki was locked in. Despite losing the first game 15-13, she didn't give up. She came back to win the second 11-3 and eventually secure a 3-1 victory. #9
Nikita Srivastava won 3-1 as well. She dominated games 1 and 2, and although the captain had a small lapse in the third, she refocused to defeat Bowdoin in the fourth.
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Deena Iqbal was the first of the second round to finish her match. The young Eph showed athleticism and skill as she took down her opponent in 3 intense games. This secured the team's win for the day. At the same time, 3 more Ephs swept the Polar Bears. #8
Mira Kamat never lost control and had a skillful 3-0 win. #1
Haley Jefferson dominated on top court. She managed to keep her opponent to only 10 points in the entire match. Finally, #3
Theresa Kay had an impressive performance. She took the first, powered through the second to win 16-14, and had some very skillful shots in the 3
rd to wrap up the victory.
The Ephs move on to the semifinals where they will take on Tufts. Come support the team tomorrow at 9 am!
