ALFRED, N.Y. – The Hawks' doubles teams set the tone, giving the Hawks the early lead en route to a 6-3 win at Alfred on Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS
- Final Score: Hartwick 6, Alfred 3
- Location: Alfred, N.Y.
- Records: Hartwick (10-0 Overall, 6-0 E8), Alfred (8-3 Overall, 3-3 E8)
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- The sweep of all three doubles matches gave the Hawks the early advantage in their last regular season Empire 8 road contest of the fall.
- The tandem of Maggie Van Valkenburgh (Highland, N.Y.) and Maddi Morrison (Burnt Hills, N.Y.) at 3rd doubles was the first to score for the Hawks as they defeated their opponent 8-1.
- Damita Bollers (Brooklyn, N.Y.) and Jade Killikelly (Jamaica, N.Y.) picked up an 8-4 win at 1st doubles and were the second to get on the board for Hartwick.
- The 2nd doubles squad of Phoebe Olson (Jamestown, N.Dak.) and Lily Vanuga (Springville, N.Y.) wrapped up the sweep with an 8-4 win.
- Killikelly and Olson finished their singles matches first to secure the five match wins needed to win the contest.
- Killikelly defeated her 3rd singles opponent in straight sets 6-3, 6-2, while Olson did not drop a game at 2nd singles, winning 6-0, 6-0.
- Vanuga gave Hartwick their 6th win of the afternoon at 6th singles by scores of 6-1 and 6-0.
UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
The Hawks head home tomorrow for their regular season finale as they host Empire 8 opponent, the Utica University Pioneers at 1 PM at Wilber Park.
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