The Alma College took on Saint Mary's College and because of inclement weather, the match was moved indoors to the South Bend (Ind.) Racquet Club. The Scots defeated the Belles, 5-4 to improve to 8-2 on the season and 3-0 in the MIAA, while Saint Mary's is now 1-2 in the league and 7-6 overall.
In a thrilling match that came down to the wire, the Scots got wins at number one doubles with Fr. Erin Clutter (Petoskey, Mich./Petoskey) and Sr. Jen Meloche (Muskegon, Mich./Muskegon West Michigan Christian) and at number two with Sr. Amy Baranowski (Marshall) and Jr. Katie Meloche (Muskegon, Mich./Muskegon West Michigan Christian).
In singles, Clutter got a win at number two and Katie Meloche was victorious at number four for the Scots. With the match tied at 4-4, it all came down to Baranowski's number three match. In dramatic fashion, she defeated the Belles' Shannon Elliott by a score of 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 and Alma came away with the exciting 5-4 victory.
Alma continues MIAA action at Hope College on Saturday afternoon beginning at 1:00 p.m.