Herons defeat Smith 9-0
27 January 2020 Herons defeat Smith 9-0
The No. 27 William Smith squash team defeated No. 45 Smith this morning 9-0 to wrap up the 2020 Pioneer Invitational. The Herons improve to 10-3 overall this season.
First-yearMarcela Marquez Martinezcontinued her winning streak after defeating Emma Westgate at No. 1 for her fifth straight win. SeniorGabby Fraserimproved her season record to 9-2 with a win over Mieko Kuramoto 11-2, 11-1, 11-4 in the No. 2 spot. At No. 3, juniorJo Pachecoearned her seventh win this season when she defeated Naimah John-Charles 11-2, 11-1, 11-4. First-yearTalia Welkerwon at No. 4, 11-0, 11-2, 11-2. SophomoreMolly Wachterrecorded a win at No. 5 in three games. SeniorDjeneba Balloearned a win 11-4, 11-2, 11-5 at No. 6. First-yearErin Griffisand classmateMaia Dreishpoonearned wins in three games at Nos. 7 and 8 respectively. SeniorKarina Lazarodefeated Heidi Corneau at No. 9.
The Herons will be back in action next Friday, Jan. 31 when they host Colby at the Smith Squash Center. The match is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.