CASTLETON, Vt. -- The Vermont State University Castleton women's tennis team celebrated its three seniors Wednesday afternoon, as
Emma Johnson,
Olivia Rutkowski and
Maggie McKearin were recognized on Senior Day. The Spartans earned one doubles victory and two singles wins.
In doubles play, McKearin and Johnson secured a 6-4 victory in the third spot. Rutkowski and
Brooke Hecker fell 6-1 in the top spot, while
Halle Hipple and
Andrea Rodriguez also dropped a 6-1 decision in the second spot.
In singles action, Rodriguez earned a 6-1 first set victory before her opponent retired due to injury. McKearin added a straight set win in the fourth spot, taking her match 6-2, 6-1. Hecker battled in the top spot but fell 6-4, 6-2. Rutkowski dropped her second spot match 6-2, 6-1, while
Grace Pluff fell 6-1, 6-3 in the fifth spot. Hipple narrowly lost her sixth spot singles match 6-3, 6-4.
The Spartans will travel to Salem State on Saturday, Oct. 17, for a 1 pm match.
