Skyhawks Shine in 8-1 Win
Easton, Mass. - Freshman Lindsey
Herchel (Hampden, Mass./Minnechaug Regional) gutted out
her seventh career win with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Assumption's junior
Rachel Hansen. The win improved the Stonehill College Women's
Tennis team to 8-3 overall, 4-1 in the Northeast-10
Conference. The women are in the mist of a month long hot
streak, winning five of their last six duels dating back to March
6th.
Herchel teamed with Elise Clark (Spring Lake,
N.J./Saint Rose) to take second doubles, 9-7 over Julia Kilgore and
Megan Wnuk. Clark, a senior, improved to 8-1 in today's match
with a come from behind win at fourth doubles (3-6, 6-3, 10-2).
Both seniors Daniella Granato (Concord,
Mass./Concord-Carlisle) and Allison Bleankey
(Lewiston, Maine/Lewiston) made quick work of their opponents at
second and fifth singles, respectfully. Granato was
victorious 6-0, 6-1 on her way to a 9-2 personal record. She
is currently 5-0 in NE-10 play. Bleankey also improved to 9-2
defeating Assumption's Grace Fox, 6-0, 6-1.
Freshman Caitlin Ryan (Medfield, Mass./Medfield) claimed her fifth conference victory, as well, at sixth singles. She beat senior Amanda Boyer in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1.
The women are scheduled to travel to Merrimack College Friday. The game is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Be sure to stay logged on to www.stonehillskyhawks.com for information regarding cancellations and rescheduling.
