MADISON, N.J. (April 26, 2016) –
Kirby Clark and
Katie Marshall each won their singles and doubles matches to celebrate their Senior Day match, a 9-0 victory for the Drew University women's tennis team (7-8) over Arcadia University (4-14) on Tuesday in the Simon Forum.
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Top Performers: Playing in one of her final matches in Madison, Clark took care of her No. 4 singles opponent in straight sets (6-1, 6-1). Marshall faced the Knights' top singles opponents and took her to a third-set superbreaker after winning the first set 6-1 and dropping the second 6-2. Marshall outlasted her Arcadia foe 10-7 in the superbreaker to keep Drew's slate clean against the Knights.
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The seniors then teamed up at second doubles to defeat their Arcadia counterparts, 8-3.
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Key Moments: Following a sweep of doubles play thanks to matching 8-1 wins by
Jessica Cheng/
Ty Ty Nguyen and
Kathryn Swenor/
Megan Jarvis, Cheng clinched the match with a dominating 6-2, 6-2 win at third singles. Nguyen turned in the first singles result at the No. 2 flight, winning 6-1, 6-1.
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Other Highlights: Jarvis was victorious at fifth singles by a score of 6-0, 6-0, the third time this season Jarvis has won a match without dropping a single game. Swenor won at No. 6 singles 8-3, running her season record to 9-5 for the most singles wins on the Rangers.
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Coach's Take: "It was a special evening for Kirby and Katie to pick up big wins on their Senior Day. They have both meant so much to this program and to the athletic department here at Drew during their careers. They're not done doing great things just yet, but it was great to celebrate their careers with a good team win. " – Head Coach
Matthew Brisotti.
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Up Next: The Rangers have a quick turnaround this week, hosting cross-street rival FDU-Florham for the second time this season on Wednesday, April 27 at 4:00 p.m. Drew defeated the Devils, 8-1, back on Feb. 27.
Drew 9, Arcadia 0
Apr 26, 2016 at Madison, N.J. (Simon Forum & Athletic Complex)
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Singles competition |
1. Katie Marshall (DREW) def. Zoe Foglia (ARCW) 6-1, 2-6, 1-0 (10-7) |
2. Ty Ty Nguyen (DREW) def. Allyson Naiken (ARCW) 6-2, 6-2 |
3. Jessica Cheng (DREW) def. Megan Obarowski (ARCW) 6-2, 6-2 |
4. Kirby Clark (DREW) def. Amy MacNeill (ARCW) 6-1, 6-1 |
5. Megan Jarvis (DREW) def. Janelle Bradley (ARCW) 6-0, 6-0 |
6. Kathryn Swenor (DREW) def. Nicole Shulman (ARCW) 8-6 |
Match Notes |
Arcadia 4-14 |
Drew 7-8 |
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (2,3,4,1,5,6) |
T-3:30 A-40 |