WILKES WOMEN'S TENNIS CAPTURES 7TH STRAIGHT FREEDOM CROWN WITH 5-0 WIN OVER MISERICORDIA
Courtesy of Wilkes Sports Information
EDWARDSVILLE – The Wilkes University women's tennis team continued its dominance of the Freedom Conference capturing its seventh straight Freedom Conference title positing a 5-0 win over Misericordia University on Saturday at the Ralston Athletic Conference.
Wilkes moves to 18-2 overall and will await word on its NCAA National Tournament location.
Wilkes swept all three doubles flights before Ally Kristofco (Hollidaysburg, PA/Bishop Guilfoyle), Tournament MVP, claimed a 6-0, 6-1 decision at No. 2 singles. Katie Lynn (Berwick, PA/Berwick) sealed the victory with a 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 3 singles.
The Lady Colonels have now won seven straight Freedom crowns dating back to the 2006-07 season.
Wilkes University 5, Misericordia Univesity 0
Singles competition
1. Melanie Nolt (Manheim, PA/Manheim Central) (WUWT) vs. Michelle Cameron (MIWT) 6-3, 3-1, unfinished
2. Ally Kristofco (Hollidaysburg, PA/Bishop Guilfoyle) (WUWT) def. Cassie Foy (MIWT) 6-0, 6-1
3. Katie Lynn (Berwick, PA/Berwick) (WUWT) def. Breanne Phillips (MIWT) 6-0, 6-1
4. Amanda Holyk (Scranton, PA/Scranton Prep) (WUWT) vs. Emily Boro (MIWT) 6-1, 3-0, unfinished
5. Ana English (Ellicott City, MD/Wilde Lake) (WUWT) vs. Emily Gherghel (MIWT) 6-2, 3-1, unfinished
6. Summer Lentini (Bear Creek, PA/Coughlin) (WUWT) vs. Emily Hullings (MIWT) 6-3, unfinished
Doubles competition
1. Melanie Nolt (Manheim, PA/Manheim Central)/Katie Lynn (Berwick, PA/Berwick) (WUWT) def. Michelle Cameron/Cassie Foy (MIWT) 9-7
2. Ally Kristofco (Hollidaysburg, PA/Bishop Guilfoyle)/Ana English (Ellicott City, MD/Wilde Lake) (WUWT) def. Breanne Phillips/Emily Gherghel (MIWT) 8-1
3. Amanda Holyk (Scranton, PA/Scranton Prep)/Olivia Hewison (Port Crane, NY/Chenango Valley) (WUWT) def. Emily Hullings/Emily Boro (MIWT) 8-0