Nichols 5, Western New Eng. 0
Dudley, Mass. – Robinson Tennis Courts
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
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All-Time Series & StreaksThe Bison have now extended their winning-streak to eight matches against the Golden Bears. WNE led the all-time series before the winning streak for the Bison and now Nichols leads the all-time series 8-6.
Three Stars of the Match1 – Sophomore
Daniela Saldarriaga (Medellin, Colombia) (Nichols) – wins at No. 2 doubles and No. 4 singles
2 – Sophomore
Lauren Candia (Anaheim Hills, Calif.) (Nichols) – wins at No. 1 doubles and No. 1 singles
3 – Senior
Michelle Keklik (Stratford, Conn.) (Nichols) – win at No. 3 doubles in final home match of career
ResultsSingles
No. 1 – Candia def. sophomore Lauren Sell (Milford, Conn.) 6-0, 6-1
No. 2 – Junior
Cristina Szepanski (Windsor Locks, Conn.) def. junior Joeanna Glantz (Agawam, Mass.) 6-1, 2-3
No. 3 – Sophomore
Ashley Dallaire (East Bridgewater, Mass.) vs. sophomore Christina D'Agostino (Bohemia, N.Y.) 6-0, 4-0, unfinished
No. 4 – Sophomore
Daniela Saldarriaga (Medellin, Colombia) def. sophomore Holly Nelson (Tolland, Conn.) 6-2, 6-0
No. 5 – Junior
Emma Carey (Venice, Fla.) vs. sophomore Jessica Breitweg (Bohemia, N.Y.) 6-0, 3-2, unfinished
No. 6 – Sophomore
Tiffany Romano (South Windsor, Conn.) vs. junior Corey St. Louis (Groton, Conn.) 6-4, 2-0, unfinished
Doubles
No. 1 – Candia and Dallaire def. Sell and Glantz 8-2
No. 2 – Szepanski and Saldarriaga def. D'Agostino and senior Kelly Byrnes (Berlin, Conn.) 8-0
No. 3 – Keklik and Carey def. Breitweg and sophomore Alice Mathews (Scarborough, Maine) 8-4
Quotes"It feels awesome to get the win on our home courts. We killed it through doubles and kept the confidence up. I've seen a different team throughout the whole season and we are ready to take on our biggest rival. It is bittersweet to play in my final home match but I hope we can make it far in the championship and keep fighting." – Senior captain
Michelle Keklik"Solid showing from top to bottom. I am very proud of the way Michelle played today in her final home match. She really helped take over that match and it helped set the tone the rest of the way. We looked good top to bottom in singles and Lauren took care of business. To be leading in every match in the end of every match is a sign that we are playing the right way at the end of the season. We are looking forward to playing Endicott as I think we are playing better now than we were the first time we met. Hopefully we can do our job and take care of business while we are up there." Nichols head coach
Paul BrowerNext upNichols (8-4) – Thursday, Oct. 8 in CCC Semifinal vs Endicott, 2:00 p.m.
Western New Eng. (6-5) – season finished
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