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Women's Squash Finishes Third at Liberty League Championships

Brewers shoulder 9-0 loss to St. Lawrence; Finish with 1-2 mark

GENEVA, NY - The Vassar College women's squash team took home third overall at the 2020 Liberty League Championships, which concluded on Sunday on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. In day two action, the Brewers shouldered a tough 9-0 loss to St. Lawrence University. Vassar moves to 6-14 overall on the season.

Against the Saints on Sunday, sophomore Claire Coss fell 3-0 (11-1, 11-8, 11-7) to Sanna Koviumaki from the top of the ladder. Two saw senior Sydney Nemphos shoulder a tough 3-0 (11-8, 11-5, 11-3) loss to Makyla Kelley, while three was won by Katherine Leiva, who bested VC sophomore Nicole Pihlstrom, 3-0 (11-5, 11-5, 11-7).

From four, Starnisha Ramsey posted a 3-0 (11-5, 11-3, 11-4) win against Brewers' senior Samantha Henderson. Xitlali Zuniga was the victor at five, defeating VC junior Amanda Watson, 3-1 (11-2, 11-13, 11-4, 11-4). Six was won by Gabrielle Ahrens, who posted a 3-0 (11-2, 11-5, 11-1) win against junior Alexa Elias, while at seven, Alexandra Limas was a 3-0 (11-6, 11-2, 11-2) winner against freshman Odie Berkson.

SLU'S Lindsay Whipple won at eight, besting sophomore Lucie Bisbee, 3-0 (11-5, 11-4, 11-2), while at nine, Samantha Sambrook was a 3-1 (11-9, 11-4, 9-11, 11-5) winner against VC sophomore Caitlin Lewis.

Vassar returns to the court on Saturday with a full day of action at Kenyon Hall Courts. The Brewers open the day at 9:30am against Denison, followed by an 11am tilt against Smith. VC closes out the day at 2:30pm with a match-up against Mount Holyoke.
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Players Mentioned

Samantha Henderson

Samantha Henderson

5' 5"
Sophomore
Alexa Elias

Alexa Elias

5' 4"
Sophomore
Sydney Nemphos

Sydney Nemphos

5' 7"
Junior
Amanda Watson

Amanda Watson

5' 5"
Sophomore
Claire Coss

Claire Coss

5' 5"
First Year
Nicole Pihlstrom

Nicole Pihlstrom

5' 6"
First Year
Lucie Bisbee

Lucie Bisbee

5' 10"
Sophomore
Olivia Berkson

Olivia Berkson

5' 6"
First Year
Caitlin Lewis

Caitlin Lewis

5' 8"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Samantha Henderson

Samantha Henderson

5' 5"
Sophomore
Alexa Elias

Alexa Elias

5' 4"
Sophomore
Sydney Nemphos

Sydney Nemphos

5' 7"
Junior
Amanda Watson

Amanda Watson

5' 5"
Sophomore
Claire Coss

Claire Coss

5' 5"
First Year
Nicole Pihlstrom

Nicole Pihlstrom

5' 6"
First Year
Lucie Bisbee

Lucie Bisbee

5' 10"
Sophomore
Olivia Berkson

Olivia Berkson

5' 6"
First Year
Caitlin Lewis

Caitlin Lewis

5' 8"
Sophomore