MOUNT VERNON – Freshmen
Emma Shipley and
Ann Bradley partnered for their first collegiate doubles wins Sunday, helping the Rams to a 7-2 women's tennis dual victory over visiting Concordia Chicago.
The Rams (5-3 overall) swept all three doubles matches, including an 8-0 shutout from Shipley and Bradley at the No. 3 position.
No. 2 partners
Ashley Mink and
Josalin McKeever earned a hard-fought 8-7 win, prevailing 11-9 in the tiebreaker.
Makayla Johnson and
Audrey Small won 8-4 at No. 1 doubles.
Small and McKeever were both victorious in singles play to complete 2-0 days. Small carded a 6-1, 6-3 win at No. 4, while McKeever cruised 6-1, 6-0 at No. 6.
Cornell also received singles wins from No. 3
Kylie Jacobson (3-0, retired) and No. 5
Ashley Drake (6-1, 6-1).
Coming up – Cornell travels to play rival Coe Tuesday for a 4:30 p.m.
Bremner Cup dual in Cedar Rapids.