MONMOUTH, Ill. — Lawrence University turned in a strong performance Saturday, capturing the doubles point and winning five of six singles matches in a 6-1 road victory over Monmouth College.
The Vikings opened the match by winning two of three doubles contests. Clara Hills and Logan Kane cruised to a 6-1 win at No. 1 doubles, while Arisa McCullough and Madelena Priest earned a 6-4 victory at No. 3. Monmouth claimed the No. 2 match in a tiebreaker, 7-6 (8-6), but Lawrence secured the opening point.
Lawrence carried that momentum into singles play, collecting five victories to seal the team win. Hills defeated Ivana Stefanova 6-0, 6-4 at No. 1, while Kane beat Jenny Nelson 6-3, 6-1 at No. 2. Tess McGlenn added a 6-4, 6-3 win at No. 3, and McCullough followed with a 6-4, 6-1 victory at No. 5.
Rachel Pofahl rounded out the Vikings' singles wins with a 6-2, 7-5 decision at No. 6. Monmouth earned its lone point at No. 4 singles, where Tiah Riggs defeated Sky Shinohara 6-2, 6-2.
Hills, Kane and McCullough each contributed victories in both doubles and singles as Lawrence secured the 6-1 road win.
