Sep 24, 2008
The Allegheny women’s tennis team was edged 5-4 by Grove City (7-0, 3-0 PAC) on Wednesday at the Robertson Complex.
Freshman Elyse Schmitt (Pittsburgh, Pa./Upper Saint Clair) extended her singles winning streak to seven, remaining remain unbeaten in collegiate play. She defeated Christina Bedi, 6-1, 6-3, at fifth singles.
Deb Landau (Wallingford, Pa./Strath Haven) also earned an individual win for Allegheny at No. 6 singles. She handled Renee Barnett, 6-2, 6-4.
In doubles action, Jackie Conrad (Fallston, Md./Fallston) and Margaret Hodgkiss-Lilly (Cleveland Heights, Ohio/Cleveland Heights) won their fourth straight match – an 8-5 decision over Bedi and Stacy Moon at No. 3.
Schmitt and Janna Dickerson (Fort Collins, Colo./Poudre) teamed to win at No. 2 doubles. They defeated Lisa Baldwin and Kristin Taylor, 8-5.
The Gator women (3-4) have wrapped up their fall dual season. However, some will compete Sept. 27-29 in the ITA Regional Championships at Oberlin.