SAINT PAUL, MINN.—For just the third time in program history and the first since April 19, 2011, the Hamline University women's tennis team defeated Saint Benedict as they prevailed by a 6-3 decision at the Holt Courts on Wednesday.
The Pipers' other victory over the Bennies occurred on May 2, 1977. Hamline improves to 9-5, 2-3 MIAC, while Saint Benedict falls to 5-7, 2-4 MIAC.Â
"Gigantic win for the women today," said Pipers head tennis coach Spencer Jones. "First win over Saint Ben's in a long long time! We played the cleanest doubles that I have ever seen this team play to start off 3-0 and then fought like animals in every singles match. Special recognition to Christine Muller, Vanessa Pham, and Cora Andersen for having undefeated days!"
Hamline 6, Saint Benedict 3
The Pipers swept doubles thanks to an 8-3 win from Vanessa Pham/Cora Andersen at No. 1, an 8-3 triumph from Elanna Kohner/Christine Muller at No. 2, and an 8-6 victory from Emily Dreger/Chloe Reyes from No. 3.
The singles flight saw the Pipers prevail in three matches, highlighted by a 6-4, 6-3 win from Vanessa Pham at No. 1. Cora Andersen came through at No. 2 by a 6-4, 6-7, 1-0 score, while Christine Muller notched a 7-5, 2-6, 1-0 win at No. 4.
Elanna Kohner dropped a 1-6, 6-4, 1-0 score at No. 3 singles, while Chloe Reyes also fell in a tiebreaker by a 7-6, 5-7, 1-0 mark at No. 6.
The Pipers will host Martin Luther at Holt Courts on Thursday, April 10 at 4 p.m.
