CC sweeps Hendrix and Oglethorpe

Colorado College extended its winning streak to four matches by recording back-to-back sweeps against Hendrix College and Oglethorpe University on Saturday in the Rhodes Invitational.

The Tigers didn't lose a set while improving their season record to 7-9. CC also is making a case for a higher seed at next weekend's Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships in North Little Rock, Ark.

Britt Swenson won both of her matches at No. 1 singles and teamed with Jordan Evans for a pair of victories at No. 1 doubles. Swenson improved to 8-7 in individual matches by winning for the seventh time in her last eight matches.

Deanna Thirkell lost just one game during two singles contests and extended her winning streak to six matches. Thirkell and Tori Marsh improved to 7-2 in doubles play with their fourth straight victory.

Natalie Donnelly and Erin Yamamoto posted their fifth consecutive doubles victory and lead the team with in wins with an 8-6 record.

Sally Bryant improved to 3-0 this weekend, winning 36 of 40 individual games.

Colorado College faces host Rhodes College on Sunday in its final tune-up for the SCAC Championships.

Colorado College 9, Hendrix College 0

Singles

1. Britt Swenson (CCW) def. Caitlin Stevens (HC) 6-1, 6-0

2. Jordan Evans (CCW) def. Arden Brazzeal (HC) 6-2, 6-3

3. Deanna Thirkell (CCW) def. Hannah Jackson (HC) 6-0, 6-1

4. Natalie Donnelly (CCW) def. Anne French (HC) 6-1, 6-3

5. Sally Bryant (CCW) def. Dorothy Schuler (HC) 6-0, 6-1

6. Erin Yamamoto (CCW) def. Amara Kearney (HC) 6-0, 6-1

Doubles

1. Jordan Evans/Britt Swenson (CCW) def. Arden Brazzeal/Caitlin Stevens (HC) 8-5
2. Natalie Donnelly/Erin Yamamoto (CCW) def. Anne French/Hannah Jackson (HC) 8-5
3. Tori Marsh/Deanna Thirkell (CCW) def. Sara Croissant/Dorothy Schuler (HC) 8-1

Match Notes:

Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (5,6,3,1,4,2)

Colorado College Women 9, Oglethorpe University 0

Singles

1. Britt Swenson (CCW) def. Jayme Danielson (OU) 6-2, 6-2

2. Jordan Evans (CCW) def. Sarach Beth Britt (OU) 6-4, 6-1

3. Deanna Thirkell (CCW) def. Molly Colvard (OU) 6-0, 6-0

4. Tori Marsh (CCW) def. Alison Burt (OU) 6-1, 6-4

5. Sally Bryant (CCW) def. Sarah Duff (OU) 6-0, 6-2

6. Natalie Donnelly (CCW) def. Kimberly O'Dell (OU) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
1. Jordan Evans/Britt Swenson (CCW) def. Sarach Beth Britt/Alison Burt (OU) 8-5
2. Natalie Donnelly/Erin Yamamoto (CCW) def. Molly Colvard/Jayme Danielson (OU) 8-4
3. Tori Marsh/Deanna Thirkell (CCW) def. Kayla Atkins/LaDonna Barnes (OU) 8-0

Match Notes:

Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (3,6,1,5,2,4)

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