2008 Woodie Awards
Women's Tennis suffers first loss; resets for spring trip
By: Josh Springer, Sports Editor
Issue date: 3/14/08 Section: Sports
After the team's most successful start in years, women's tennis experienced their first road bump in conference play. The No. 11-nationally ranked Gusties swept the Scots 9-0. As a result, the team plans to regroup during their spring break trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina in order to prepare for remaining MIAC matches.
After beginning the season with an impressive 4-0 streak the women had hoped to challenge the 16-time defending MIAC champions. "They were definitely our toughest competition so far," Angie Horner '10 said. While the final tally does not reflect the team's effort, a number of strong performances were delivered individually and in doubles play.
Each doubles team won two games against Gustavus, who evidently brought their "number one team" to play against the Scots. "It may be the first time in Mac history that they [Gustavus] played their number one against us," Jenna Harris '08 said.
Moreover, none of the women went 0-6 in both matches individually. It is neither unheard of nor uncommon that MIAC teams playing against Gustavus drop every point. Ultimately, the team has not let the recent loss deflate their broader aspirations for the rest of the season.
Dominant wins against St. Olaf, St. Mary's and St. Catherine's have established the Scots as one of the contenders for a playoff spot in this season's race. To qualify for the playoff tournament, the women need to finish among the top six in the MIAC. Currently the team is ranked third.
Regardless of the recent defeat, if the team continues to play the way it has, they will have a great shot at making the playoffs for the first time since 2000. After playing in only five matches so far, the team has already equaled their overall win total against MIAC teams from last year.
The Scots are also proud to be the self-proclaimed "best sportswomen" in the conference. "We are the most well-behaved team the MIAC," Harris said. "We're always glad to be good sports, because team's like Gustavus are kind of snotty."
After beginning the season with an impressive 4-0 streak the women had hoped to challenge the 16-time defending MIAC champions. "They were definitely our toughest competition so far," Angie Horner '10 said. While the final tally does not reflect the team's effort, a number of strong performances were delivered individually and in doubles play.
Each doubles team won two games against Gustavus, who evidently brought their "number one team" to play against the Scots. "It may be the first time in Mac history that they [Gustavus] played their number one against us," Jenna Harris '08 said.
Moreover, none of the women went 0-6 in both matches individually. It is neither unheard of nor uncommon that MIAC teams playing against Gustavus drop every point. Ultimately, the team has not let the recent loss deflate their broader aspirations for the rest of the season.
Dominant wins against St. Olaf, St. Mary's and St. Catherine's have established the Scots as one of the contenders for a playoff spot in this season's race. To qualify for the playoff tournament, the women need to finish among the top six in the MIAC. Currently the team is ranked third.
Regardless of the recent defeat, if the team continues to play the way it has, they will have a great shot at making the playoffs for the first time since 2000. After playing in only five matches so far, the team has already equaled their overall win total against MIAC teams from last year.
The Scots are also proud to be the self-proclaimed "best sportswomen" in the conference. "We are the most well-behaved team the MIAC," Harris said. "We're always glad to be good sports, because team's like Gustavus are kind of snotty."
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