Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis: Denison rallies to defeat Washington University

Sarah Mitchiner at No. 6 singles led DU past #27 Washington University.

Date: March 12, 2008
Location: HILTON HEAD, S.C.

The Big Red stormed back from a 2-1 deficit after doubles and a 4-3 deficit through the top four singles matches to pull off a 5-4 victory over the nation's 27th ranked team, Washington University on Tuesday in Hilton Head, S.C.

Denison's Kara Zdanowski (Ann Arbor, Mich./Pioneer) and Sarah Mitchiner (Ann Arbor, Mich./Huron) bounced back after a pair of first set losses to win sets two and three and lock up the win for DU. In doubles play senior Erin Gorsich (Dover, Ohio/Dover) and Kristina Beilinson (Gates Mills, Ohio/Hawken) bailed out the Big Red with a critical 8-6 victory over Jaclyn Bild and Karina Kocemba to prevent a 3-0 sweep for the Bears.

Denison is ranked ninth in the latest NCAA Division III poll and they will face Washington & Lee on Friday (March 14).

#9 Denison University 5, #27 Washington University 4
Mar 11, 2008 at Hilton Head, S.C.

Singles competition

1. Meghan Damico (DENW) def. Erin Swaller (WASHU) 6-2, 6-0

2. Kristin Cobb (DENW) def. Jaclyn Bild (WASHU) 7-6, 4-6, 6-2

3. Karina Kocemba (WASHU) def. Marta Drane (DENW) 6-3, 6-4

4. Allison Dender (WASHU) def. Erin Gorsich (DENW) 6-3, 1-6, 6-2

5. Kara Zdanowski (DENW) def. Kristin Fleming (WASHU) 5-7, 6-3, 6-3

6. Sarah Mitchiner (DENW) def. Kalee Cassady (WASHU) 3-6, 6-3, 6-4

Doubles competition

1. Allison Dender/Kristin Fleming (WASHU) def. Marta Drane/Kristin Cobb (DENW) 8-4

2. Erin Swaller/Kalee Cassady (WASHU) def. Kendra Murray/Meghan Damico (DENW) 8-4

3. Erin Gorsich/Kristina Beilinson (DENW) def. Jaclyn Bild/Karina Kocemba (WASHU) 8-6

Match Notes

Denison University 4-2; National ranking #9

Washington University 5-2; National ranking #27

Match postponed on Tuesday, March 11, because of rain.

No. 2 singles and No. 6 singles completed on Wednesday, March 12, at 10 a.m.