Grand Rapids, Mich.- The Alma College women's tennis team earned their first win of the season on Friday (Feb. 17), defeating Cornerstone University, 7-2.
The No. 1 doubles team of senior Claudia Barajas (Holland, Mich./West Ottawa) and freshman Caroline Ross (Sandusky, Mich./Sandusky) defeated Cornerstone's Lauren Brendel and Ana Hoezee by an 8-3 decision, while freshman Bernadette Garibay (Lansing, Mich./Grand Ledge) and junior Matilda Ennis (Glenside, Mich./Phil-Mont Christian Academy) posted an 8-6 victory at No. 2 doubles.
Alma took five of the six singles matches, winning each by straight sets. Ross and Ennis gained points for Alma with victories in No. 2 and No. 3 singles, respectively, while senior Chloe Ramsey (Vicksburg, Mich./Vicksburg) and freshman Jessica Penhale (Ishpeming, Mich./Ishpeming) posted convincing victories at No. 4 and No. 5 singles.
At No. 6 singles, junior Amy Wood (Grand Rapids, Mich./City) won the first set, 6-3, before her opponent retired in the second set.
The Scots return to Alma on Saturday, Feb. 19, when they will host Lake Superior State University. The match is scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m. at the Superior Street Tennis Courts.
