Westminster College Women’s Tennis Team Suffers Defeat at Franciscan

On Tuesday afternoon, the Westminster College women’s tennis team faced a challenging match against Franciscan University, resulting in a comprehensive 7-0 loss at the Belleview Tennis Courts in Steubenville, Ohio.

Match Overview

The defeat brings Westminster’s overall record to 3-6, with a 2-5 standing in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC). Conversely, Franciscan improves to an impressive 6-2 with a 4-2 record within the PAC.

Key Highlights

• Westminster forfeited matches at No. 3 doubles and No. 5 and No. 6 singles, initialing a 3-0 lead for Franciscan as they also swept the two contested doubles matches.
• Senior Grace Askey showcased determination in the singles competition, pushing Franciscan’s Lauren Schoenberger to a three-set match. Ultimately, Schoenberger triumphed with scores of 4-6, 6-1, 10-5.

Next Steps for Westminster

Looking ahead, the Westminster team will conclude its fall season on Wednesday at the Janet Swanson Tennis Center, hosted by Washington & Jefferson College. Doubles play is set to commence at 4 p.m.

For those following the team’s progress, this match marks an important juncture as Westminster aims to regroup and prepare for future competitions.