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Morgan Cooksey

Women's Tennis

Women's tennis sends off seniors with win

RICHMOND, Ind. -- The Earlham College women's tennis team earned a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Indiana University Southeast on Sunday, rallying from an early deficit after dropping the doubles point to cap off Senior Day with an impressive team performance.

Earlham dropped the doubles point despite a strong win 6-3 from Mackenzie Davis and Ava Marroni at 3 doubles.

The Quakers responded in singles with toughness. Vanessa Akuaku delivered a three-set win at No. 1 (6-4, 4-6, 11-9) over IU South East's division 1 transfer Libby Banet , while Lawrencia Manu added a straight-set victory at No. 2 (6-3, 6-2). Mackenzie Davis 6-0, 6-3 win at no. 3. With freshman Ava Marroni clinching the match at No. 6 with a 6-2, 6-3 win. Several matches came down to the wire, with senior Natalee McCann and sophomore Paige Hobbs both dropping tight matches and 4 and 5 singles.

The match also served as a celebration of the program's lone senior, Natalee McCann, whose leadership and commitment have helped shape the team's trajectory.
 
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Players Mentioned

Vanessa Akuaku

Vanessa Akuaku

Sophomore
Mackenzie Davis

Mackenzie Davis

Sophomore
Paige Hobbs

Paige Hobbs

Sophomore
Lawrencia Manu

Lawrencia Manu

Sophomore
Natalee McCann

Natalee McCann

Junior
Ava Marroni

Ava Marroni

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Vanessa Akuaku

Vanessa Akuaku

Sophomore
Mackenzie Davis

Mackenzie Davis

Sophomore
Paige Hobbs

Paige Hobbs

Sophomore
Lawrencia Manu

Lawrencia Manu

Sophomore
Natalee McCann

Natalee McCann

Junior
Ava Marroni

Ava Marroni

Freshman