CAMBRIDGE, MA. - The Smith College tennis team concluded its season on Saturday with a 4-0 loss to nationally-ranked No. 8 MIT in the semifinals of the NEWMAC Tournament.
The Engineers (15-2) secured the doubles point with victories across all three positions. In singles play, Smith (9-10) battled, but MIT clinched the match with wins at No. 1, No. 3, and No. 6 singles.
Sophomore Ayla Hauser (Knoxville, TN/Bearden) and junior Marielle Sauber (The Woodlands, TX/The John Cooper School) faced a formidable duo at No. 1 doubles, falling 6-1.
The Goshgarian sisters, Lili and Clara, showed resilience at No. 2 doubles but were edged out 6-3. At No. 3 doubles, Natazya Simunyola (Lorton, VA/South County High School) and Sabrina Wang (Beijing, China/Princeton) competed fiercely before dropping a 6-2 decision.
In singles, Hauser challenged MIT's Fiona Lee at the top spot but was defeated 6-4, 6-1.
Sauber competed at No. 3 singles, falling 6-3, 6-3, while Wang faced a tough opponent at No. 6 singles, ending with a 6-4, 6-2 loss.
Matches at No. 2, No. 4, and No. 5 singles were unfinished due to MIT clinching the necessary points for victory.
Smith concludes their 2024-25 season with a 9-10 overall record, marking significant progress and competitive play throughout the year.
UP NEXT
Smith looks ahead to building on this season's experiences, aiming for continued growth and success in the upcoming year.
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