University of Richmond Athletics
Clark Downs Overall No. 1 Seed As Women's Tennis Concludes Fall Action
10/26/2009 | Women's Tennis
Oct. 26, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. -
The Richmond women's tennis team concluded its fall season at the ITA Regional Championships in Blacksburg, Va. over the weekend. Senior Erin Clark defeated #36 Michaela Kissell of Marshall, who was the overall No. 1 seed, 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinal round.
Clark previously defeated Laura Simon of Longwood and Anik Cepeda of William & Mary before facing Kissell.
"Erin works harder than anyone I know," said head coach Mark Wesselink. "She deserves this win. Her hard work really paid off on Saturday."
Clark fell in the quarterfinal round to Erin Viera of Virginia, 6-3, 6-0 on Sunday. Sophomore Helen Cunningham fell to #2 Nadine Fouham of ODU 6-2, 6-1 and junior Kelly Tidwell fell to Lauren McCarthy of Penn State 7-5, 6-0.
In doubles play, Clark and Cunningham defeated Sarah Lotto/Amy Simidian of Penn State Friday before falling to No. 1-seeded Jennifer Stevens/Hana Tomljanovic of Virgnia on Saturday.
The Spiders open their 2010 season Jan. 24th at Virginia.