women's tennis News - October, 2011 Archive

Oct. 16:  The St. Lawrence University doubles team of senior captain Hillary Drewry and first-year student Elkie Vandenbeemt capped its stellar fall season as it claimed the 1st doubles state title at the 2011 NYS Division III women's tennis championships on Sunday.  Also earning a state title was first-year student Olivia Arroyo, who captured the championship crown at 3rd singles in Mendon, NY. 

Oct. 15:  The St. Lawrence University women's tennis team had another successful day of competition, advancing athletes to three of nine final matches at the NY State Division III championships.  Rookies Elkie Vandenbeemt and Olivia Arroyo advanced in second and third singles, respectively.  Vandenbeemt, along with senior Hillary Drewry, are vying for a championship title in first doubles.  

Oct. 14: The St. Lawrence University women's tennis is looking to end its 2011 fall season on a high note with competition throughout the weekend at the New York State Division III Championships at the Mendon Racquet Club in Mendon, NY. Four individuals and two doubles teams advanced in competition and are still in the hunt for a championship.

2011 Gail Smith Doubles Tournament
Middlebury, VT (Middlebury College Tennis Courts)
October 8-9, 2011

Nate Simms Draw:
Ashley McCall/Safaa Aly (AMH) def. Shannon Murphy/Anna Young (SLU) 8-4
Hillary Hoyt/Senzo Mavune-Maphisa (TRIN) def. Shannon Murphy/Anna Young (SLU) 8-6
Shannon Murphy/Anna Young (SLU) def. Jill Martin/Susanna Howard (OPEN) 9-7

Nate Simms Draw vs. Gail Smith Draw Bye Group Play:
Hannah Hoerner/Chantalle Lavertu (BOW) def. Shannon Murphy/Anna Young (SLU) 8-1

Sandy Spring Draw:
Hillary Drewry/Elkie Vandenbeemt (SLU) def. Kristen Hartley/Jeanne Hulsen (OPEN) 8-6
Ankola/Bagwell (OPEN) def. Hillary Drewry/Elkie Vandenbeemt (SLU) 8-5
Hillary Drewry/Elkie Vandenbeemt (SLU) def. Cara Genbauffe/Frances Tseng (UR) 8-6

Sandy Spring Draw vs. Jackie Ross Draw Bye Group Play:
Lok Sze Leung/Sally Wilkey (MIDD) def. Hillary Drewry/Elkie Vandenbeemt (SLU) 8-4

Sunday Consolation Matches:
Katie Paradies/Dorrie Paradies (MIDD) def. Shannon Murphy/Anna Young (SLU) 8-0
Hillary Drewry/Elkie Vandenbeemt (SLU) def. Roberta Bergstein/Allyson Bernstein (BRAN) 8-0
Anna Burke/Sarah Macy (MIDD) def. Hillary Drewry/Elkie Vandenbeemt (SLU) 8-5

Oct. 2: The St. Lawrence University women's tennis team powered past Plattsburgh State, 9-0, to earn a dual match victory on Sunday afternoon in the Newell Field House. The Saints, ranked No. 16 in the Northeast Region, improve to 2-0, while Plattsburgh drops to 5-6 on the season.