Photo courtesy of Dan Horan
Posted: Feb 25, 2023
MISHAWAKA, Ind. - The Saint Mary's tennis team earned their second win in as many days with a 9-0 victory over visiting Saint Francis (Ind.) at the South Bend Racquet Club.
Alayna Campbell and Emma Kealy helped set the tone early with a commanding 8-0 win at one doubles for the Belles. Kalyn Borger and Evelyn Demblans-Dechans had a win via forfeit at three doubles. Lucy Chamberlin and Leah Hosang took an 8-2 decision at two doubles for the 3-0 lead through doubles play.
Alayna Cambell was the first player off the court in singles play as the sophomore earned a 6-1, 6-0 win at the number two flight. Hannah Gerner captured a solid 6-2, 6-1 decision at four singles for her first win of the spring season. Lucy Chamberlin outlasted her opponent in several points to earn a 6-1, 6-1 win at one singles. Kathleen McLeod battled her way to a 6-3, 6-4 victory at four singles. Katie Hunter and Annika Smith each collected wins via forfeit for the 9-0 team score.
The Belles (4-0) have a break from competition and return to the court on Friday, March 10 when they host Adrian for both teams' conference opener.
Saint Mary's College 9, Saint Francis (Ind.) 0
Singles competition
1. Lucy Chamberlin (SMC) def. Jessica Henline (USF) 6-1, 6-1
2. Alayna Campbell (SMC) def. Alyssa Ciocca (USF) 6-1, 6-0
3. Kathleen McLeod (SMC) def. Sophia Vandegriff (USF) 6-3, 6-4
4. Hannah Gerner (SMC) def. Elizabeth Gomez (USF) 6-2, 6-1
5. Katie Hunter (SMC) def. Danielle Smith (USF), by forfeit
6. Annika Smith (SMC) def. No player (USF), by forfeit
Doubles competition
1. Alayna Campbell/Emma Kealy (SMC) def. Jessica Henline/Alyssa Ciocca (USF) 8-0
2. Lucy Chamberlin/Leah Hosang (SMC) def. Sophia Vandegriff/Elizabeth Gomez (USF) 8-2
3. Kalyn Borger/E. Demblans-Dechans (SMC) def. Danielle Smith/No player (USF), by forfeit
Match Notes:
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2); Singles (2,4,1,3)
T-1:57 A-43
Saint Mary's College 9, Saint Francis (Ind.) 0
Singles competition
1. Lucy Chamberlin (SMC) def. Jessica Henline (USF) 6-1, 6-1
2. Alayna Campbell (SMC) def. Alyssa Ciocca (USF) 6-1, 6-0
3. Kathleen McLeod (SMC) def. Sophia Vandegriff (USF) 6-3, 6-4
4. Hannah Gerner (SMC) def. Elizabeth Gomez (USF) 6-2, 6-1
5. Katie Hunter (SMC) def. Danielle Smith (USF), by forfeit
6. Annika Smith (SMC) def. No player (USF), by forfeit
Doubles competition
1. Alayna Campbell/Emma Kealy (SMC) def. Jessica Henline/Alyssa Ciocca (USF) 8-0
2. Lucy Chamberlin/Leah Hosang (SMC) def. Sophia Vandegriff/Elizabeth Gomez (USF) 8-2
3. Kalyn Borger/E. Demblans-Dechans (SMC) def. Danielle Smith/No player (USF), by forfeit
Match Notes:
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2); Singles (2,4,1,3)
T-1:57 A-43