Complete ResultsCANTON, N.Y. - The William Smith College tennis team defeated Rensselaer, 5-0, in a Liberty League Tournament Quarterfinal match played at St. Lawrence University. The Herons are now 14-4 and advance to the tournament semifinals. RPI concludes its season with a 9-5 record.
William Smith, which is ranked No. 17 in the Northeast Region by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, will face top-seeded Skidmore. The Thoroughbreds defeated Bard 5-0 in their quarterfinal match this morning. All matches in the tournament are played to decision.
The Herons avenged a 5-4 loss to the Engineers, who are ranked No. 16 in the Northeast Region, back on April 12 in Geneva, N.Y.
William Smith took a 3-0 lead in doubles, including two in tight finishes. First-year Hannah More and junior Haley Wolf battled for a 9-7 win at the top doubles spot. Sophomore Sydney Arsenault and senior Casey Nicoletti teamed up for an 8-6 victory at No. 2 and sophomores Kelley Hartmann and Hannah Webster edged their competition 9-8 (8-6).
More downed her competition 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles. Nicoletti logged an 6-2, 6-2 victory at No. 4 to clinch the overall victory and a spot in the tournament semifinals for the Herons.
Tomorrow's semifinal will be played at 10am.
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