SHERMAN, Texas -- The third-seeded Colorado College Tigers scored a 5-0 victory over the sixth-seeded Texas Lutheran University Thursday afternoon in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Tennis Championship quarterfinals on the Jordan Family Courts at the Russell Tennis Center on the campus of Austin College in Sherman, Texas. Official Website | Postmatch Interview | Photo Album
Colorado College improved to 7-12 and will face second-seeded Southwestern University on Saturday in the semifinals at the indoor courts at Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex on the campus of Southern Methodist University. Texas Lutheran finishes the 2024 campaign with a 3-13 record.
An 8-1 win from the top doubles squad of Kala Komonduri and Avery Hickman and a perfect 8-0 win at the No. 2 doubles line from Christina Heffrom and Lindsey Popeo; paired with walkovers at No. 3 doubles as well as No. 6 singles, left Colorado College needing just one win at singles to clinch and advance.
Gigi Jensen provided that point in quick fashion, earning the 6-0, 6-0, sweep at the No. 5 singles line to propel the Tigers to the next round.
COLORADO COLLEGE 5, TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY 0
April 25, 2024 at Sherman, Texas (Russell Tennis Center)
| Singles competition |
| 1. Kala Komanduri (COLO) vs. Lindsay Beville (TLU) 2-0, unfinished |
| 2. Avery Hickman (COLO) vs. Cooper Lindstrom (TLU) 3-0, unfinished |
| 3. Christina Heffron (COLO) vs. Allie Speyrer (TLU) 2-0, unfinished |
| 4. Lindsay Popeo (COLO) vs. Abbie Speyrer (TLU) 2-0, unfinished |
| 5. Gigi Jensen (COLO) def. Mercedes Tirado (TLU) 6-0, 6-0 |
| 6. Elizabeth Girian (COLO) def. No player (TLU), by default |
| Doubles competition |
| 1. Kala Komanduri/Avery Hickman (COLO) def. Lindsay Beville/Cooper Lindstrom (TLU) 8-1 |
| 2. Lindsay Popeo/Christina Heffron (COLO) def. Allie Speyrer/Abbie Speyrer (TLU) 8-0 |
| 3. Abby Wilson/Sydney Vine (COLO) def. No player/No player (TLU), by default |
| Match Notes |
| Order of finish: Doubles (1,2); Singles (,5) |
| T-1:15 |
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Colorado College advances to face No. 2 Southwestern. Thursday's quarterfinal victory marks the second straight year the CC women have advanced to the SCAC semifinals. It will mark the 11th meeting between the two schools in SCAC tournament play. The Pirates hold a 7-3 edge over the Tigers, including a 5-1 victory in last year's semifinal round.
