The Pirate women continued their quest for a repeat Northwest Conference championship Friday in the Scotford Tennis Center against the visiting Pacific University Boxers.
The Pirates defeated the Boxers 8-1. The women took all three doubles matches and thus an early lead against the Boxers.
The Boxers’ only victory came from sophomore Yoshimoto who defeated Whitworth sophomore Alli Marshall in No. 2 singles 0-6, 6-1, 7-6 (0).
Whitworth sophomore Erica Bosman (No. 4), junior Katie Staudinger (No. 5) and freshman Megan Wingfield (No. 6) took their singles matches in straight sets.
Saturday the Pirates prepared to face the visiting Linfield Wildcats.
After a seven-year drought, the Pirates have finally regained the upper hand against the Wildcats.
Saturday gave the Pirates their fourth straight victory over their opponents. Although the Pirates dominated most of the afternoon’s play, the Wildcats were able to steal No. 2 doubles from Whitworth sophomores Mya Towne and Bosman.
But despite the victory, the Pirates remained strong and carried their lead through singles play, only giving up one match (No. 2) to their opponents.
Once again Bosman, Staudinger and Wingfield put the match away for the Bucs and left the Wildcats in the dust.
The Pirates defeated the Wildcats 7-2.
They will continue conference play on the road next weekend against Willamette and Lewis & Clark.
Contact Kara Heatherly at kara.heatherly@whitworthian.com.
Pirates pilfer Wildcats once again
Published: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Updated: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
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Sophomore Alli Marshall serves the ball in her doubles match Friday against Pacific as her partner, Senior Rachel Burns, looks on.
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