(Photos courtesy of Joshua Moczygemba)
(Portions of this story courtesy of Trinity
University)
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - The Trinity University women’s tennis team fell 5-1 to the host University of Mary Washington in the second round of the NCAA Division III Championships on Friday.
The Tigers picked up their point in the dual match at No. 2 doubles, as Kathleen Lundquist and Liza Southwick prevailed 8-5. Kylie Hornbeck and Stephanie Williamson lost a tightly played No. 1 doubles matchup 9-8 (4-7). Caroline White and Gabrielle Roe wrapped up the season with an 8-1 record after being edged 8-6 on the No. 3 line.
The Mary Washington singles victories came in straight sets to clinch the overall team victory. Hornbeck finished up at 10-10 after falling at No. 1 singles, while White completed the season at 7-7 with her loss. Lavinia Bendandi posted a 10-4 record from the No. 6 position for the season.
Trinity opened the NCAA postseason event with a 5-2 win over Otterbein University on Thursday afternoon. Trinity completed its campaign with a 14-9 record. The Tigers competed in their third consecutive NCAA tournament, and were led by first-year Head Coach Matthew Haugen.