The third-seeded Colorado College women's tennis team wrapped up its 2023-24 season with a 5-1 loss to Southwestern University Saturday in the semifinals of the SCAC Tournament in Dallas, Texas.
 
The second-seeded Pirates jumped out to an early 3-0 lead by sweeping the doubles matches. CC's No. 2 team of Lindsay Popeo and Christina Heffron fell to Daryl Locke and Kimberly Duncan, 8-5, while Abby Wilson and Sydney Vine lost to Valeria Gracia and Sydney Wahl, 8-6, at the No. 3 spot.
 
In singles play, Heffrom posted CC's lone victory with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Locke at the No. 3 position. Wahl defeated Popeo, 6-4, 7-5, at the No. 4 spot, while Duncan downed Elizabeth Girian, 6-1, 6-3, at No. 6.
 
The Tigers were winning at the top two spots with freshmen Kala Komanduri and Avery Hickman when those matches were pulled.
 
The Tigers finish the season with a 7-13 record.   
 
 
(2) Southwestern University 5, (3) Colorado College 1
April 27, 2024
San Antonio, TX
Semifinals – SCAC Tournament
 
Doubles
1. Mary Young / Erika Synoski (SU) def. Kala Komanduri / Avery Hickman, 8-3
2. Daryl Locke / Kimberly Duncan (SU) def. Lindsay Popeo / Christina Heffron, 8-5
3. Valeria Gracia / Sydney Wahl (SU) def. Abby Wilson / Sydney Vine, 8-6
 
Singles
1. Kala Komanduri (CC) vs. Mary Young, 7-5, 2-1, dnf
2. Avery Hickman (CC) vs. Erika Synoski, 3-6, 6-4, 4-3, dnf
3. Christina Heffron (CC) def. Daryl Locke, 6-4, 4-2
4. Sydney Wahl (SU) def. Lindsay Popeo, 6-4, 7-5
5. Valeria Gracia (SU) vs. Gigi Jensen, 4-6, 6-2, 2-0, dnf
6. Kimberly Duncan (SU) def. Elizabeth Girian, 6-1, 6-3