Bates Women’s Tennis Falls to Caltech in West Coast Clash
PASADENA, Calif. – The Bates College women’s tennis team dropped a 6–1 decision to No. 33 Caltech Thursday night in Pasadena, California. Despite the loss, Iris Westmoreland delivered a standout performance, earning the Bobcats’ only team point.
Westmoreland Secures Crucial Victory
Westmoreland secured the point with a three-set win at No. 1 singles. She began with a 7–5 first-set victory over Carissa Gerung before Caltech responded with a 6–1 second set. The match culminated in a decisive 10–2 victory for Westmoreland in a 10-point super tiebreak, putting Bates on the board against the nationally-ranked Beavers.
Doubles Competition
Caltech secured the doubles point by winning two of the three matches. However, Bates showcased strong competition at No. 1 doubles, where Westmoreland and Emelyn Harris edged Gerung and Anna Szczuka 7–6 (14–12) in a closely contested tiebreak after splitting games in regulation. The Beavers secured wins at the remaining two doubles positions to take an early 1–0 lead.
Singles Setbacks
At No. 2 singles, Harris and Szczuka traded sets, with Harris taking the opener 7–5 and Szczuka responding with a 6–1 second set. Caltech ultimately won the match with a 10–7 victory in the super tiebreak. The Beavers completed the match with straight-set victories at positions Nos. 3 through 6.
“Westmoreland opened singles play with a 7–5 first-set victory at No. 1 over sophomore Carissa Gerung (Portland, Ore.) before Caltech responded with a 6–1 second set.”
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Looking Ahead
Bates (0-2) will continue its West Coast trip Friday evening, facing Whittier College at 7 p.m. EST.
FAQ
- Who won the match? Caltech defeated Bates 6-1.
- Who scored the only point for Bates? Iris Westmoreland won at No. 1 singles.
- What is next for Bates? Bates will play Whittier College on Friday evening.
Did you know? Iris Westmoreland is a team captain and was previously selected to the College Sports Communicators Women’s Tennis Academic All-District® Team.
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