LEXINGTON, Va. - The Williams College women's tennis team on Saturday earned a 6-3 win over top-ranked Emory University (10-2).

 

The Ephs maintain an undefeated record this season and continue to play strong on the road, setting their sights next to Carnegie Mellon on Sunday.

 

In doubles play, it was senior Maria Pylypiv and freshman Julia Cancio who set the tone for the Ephs (7-0), defeating their opponent 8-4. Williams' pairing of Shin/Raventos then followed with another decisive victory at 8-1. Emory ultimately took the third match, led by Emory's Harding/Su who were able to overcome senior Rebecca Curran and junior Maya Hart (W) at a margin of 8-4 - finishing doubles with an Ephs lead at 2-1.

 

Williams continued to find success in singles play. Williams' Pylypiv, Raventos, Shin and Curran each topped their opponents after two sets, taking a 6-1 lead. The Eagles of Emory fought late, however, winning the final two matches of the day thanks to efforts by freshman Bridget Harding and junior Madison Gordon. Despite Emory's late push, the Ephs were able to seal a victory at 6-3 - upsetting the top ranked Eagles.

 

"I'm proud of how composed our team was today thorugh some tough outdoor conditions," Williams coach Alison Swain said. "Everyone trusted their game and played as a team which is what we wanted to foucus on headed into the match."

 

MEN'S TENNIS

REDLANDS, Calif. -- The Williams College men's tennis team on Saturday won its second straight, defeating Redlands, 6-3.

 

Freshmen  Sachin Raghavan and Brian Grodecki combined for half of the Ephs’ point total on the day, claiming crucial wins at three-doubles and four-singles, including the match-clinching point at six-singles.

 

Williamstown's Rohan Shastri dropped his match at No. 2 singles, 7-6, 6-3, but teamed with Jose Raventos for an 8-5 win at No. 1 doubles.

 

Williams plays Vestment College in Santa Barabara on Monday.