GETTYSBURG, Pa. – York (Pa.) College swept doubles on the way to a 5-3 victory over Gettysburg College in non-conference women's tennis action.
Gettysburg (0-1) dropped close decisions at each of the top two doubles positions with sophomore
Samantha Boardman (Greenwich, Conn./Brooks School) and senior
Emily Lutz (Audubon, N.J./Audubon) falling 8-5 at the top spot and freshman
Amanda Vinges (Basking Ridge, N.J./Ridge) and senior
Erin Sweeney (Chelmsford, Mass./Chelmsford) dropping an 8-6 decision at No. 2.
The Bullets rallied in singles play as Vinges and Sweeney each won in straight-sets. The first-year tallied a 6-1, 6-0 win over Jessica Sherman at No. 5 for her first collegiate win, while Sweeney scored a 6-2, 6-2 win over Hannah Shinsky at No. 6.
York (2-0) clinched the match with wins at second and fourth singles. Boardman finished off the results by knocking off Katie Wagner in three sets 7-5, 4-6, 10-8. The final singles match was halted due to darkness.
Gettysburg closes out the fall schedule at home against Shepherd University on Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.
York (Pa.) 5, Gettysburg 3
Singles competition
1.
Samantha Boardman (GC) def. Katie Wagner (YCPW) 7-5, 4-6, 10-8
2. Rachel Wagner (YCPW) def.
Emily Lutz (GC) 7-6 (7-2), 6-0
3.
Maddie Class (GC) vs. Maisie Supp (YCPW) 4-6, 5-5, unfinished
4. Gina Liguori (YCPW) def.
Erica Paul (GC) 6-3, 6-4
5.
Amanda Vinges (GC) def. Jessica Sherman (YCPW) 6-1, 6-0
6.
Erin Sweeney (GC) def. Hannah Shinsky (YCPW) 6-2, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Maisie Supp/Katie Wagner (YCPW) def.
Samantha Boardman/
Emily Lutz (GC) 8-5
2. Gina Liguori/Rachel Wagner (YCPW) def.
Amanda Vinges/
Erica Paul (GC) 8-6
3. Jessica Sherman/Caroline Marderness (YCPW) def.
Maddie Class/
Erin Sweeney (GC) 8-2
Match Notes:
York (Pa.) 2-0
Gettysburg 0-1
Order of finish: Doubles (); Singles (5,6,2,1,4)