ALFRED, NY – The Alfred University women's tennis team is now on a four-match win streak following Saturday's 6-1 over St. John Fisher University during Senior Day.
The Saxons (6-5, 4-3 Empire 8) added the Cardinals (6-3, 5-2 Empire 8) to their streak of defeating Russell Sage College, Fredonia and SUNY Cortland since the previous Saturday.
"I am so proud of our group. Today was about the seniors but everybody showed up ready to work," Head Coach
Jordan Crouch said. "We knew Fisher would be a tough task but we were confident we would be ready. We were hot from the very first serve to the last. Could not be prouder of this team. Special shoutout to Alyssa, Liz and Allison. They have been incredible leaders and stewards of this program and I have been honored that they're sharing their time with us. Cannot wait for our last week of regular season to get ready for playoffs coming up! LET'S GO SAXONS!"
AU got things started by earning the doubles point with a near-sweep of the lineup.
Allison Windisch (Pittsford, NY/Sutherland) and
Alexis Gits (Irondequoit, NY/Irondequoit) won No. 3, 6-2. The doubles point was secured as
Elizabeth Madsen (Portland, OR/Grant) and
Camryn Moore (Prattsburgh, NY/Prattsburgh Central) took No. 2, 6-1. No. 1 doubles of
Alyssa Seegert (Oroville, CA/Las Plumas) and
Becca Epping (Mitchell, IN/Bedford North Lawrence) battled but fell, 5-7.
Going into singles with the 1-0 lead, the Cardinals tied the match, 1-1 with a win at No. 2 to start. Seegert put the Saxons back on top with a 6-2, matching set score win at No. 1. Windisch made it a 3-1 AU lead with a 6-4, 6-3 victory at No. 4.
Moore put the match away with a 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 6 singles to make it a 4-1 lead and secured match victory. Gits and Madsen tacked on wins at No. 5 and No. 3 for insurance.
Following the match, the Saxons celebrated their three seniors, as they recognized Madsen, Seegert and Windisch.
The Saxons will next host Hartwick College on Saturday, October 10 for a 1:00pm regular season finale in Empire 8 action.
-- Swords Forward Saxons --
