The Colorado College women's tennis team played a valiant match Monday afternoon, but was edged by 22^nd-ranked University of Redlands, 4-3, in Redlands, Calif.
 
The Tigers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after winning the Nos. 1 and 3 doubles matches. Lucia Moravek and Aspen Young defeated Deja Brown and Maegan Deng, 7-5, at the top spot, while Avery Hickman and Ally Lowe won the No. 3 match, 6-2, over Lindsey Whelan and Vrishitha Sambathkumar.
 
In singles Kala Komanduri and Young each won for the second consecutive match. Komanduri beat Brown, 6-3, 6-4, at the No. 3 position, while Young improved to 6-0 in dual matches with a 6-4, 6-2, victory over Christina O'Brien at the No. 5 spot.
 
Moravek lost in two tiebreakers to Whelan at No. 4, while Lindsay Popeo took Sambathkumar to three sets at the No. 6 spot before falling, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1.
 
The Tigers return to action on Tuesday, March 18, against 10^th-ranked Amherst in Redlands, Calif., beginning at 10 a.m. (PT).
 
 
No. 22 Redlands 4, Colorado College 3
March 15, 2025
Pasadena, CA
 
Doubles
1. Lucia Moravek / Aspen Young (CC) def. Deja Brown / Maegan Deng, 7-5
2. Christina O'Brien / Kiana Brady (RED) def. Kala Komanduri / Amelia Karr, 6-4
3. Ally Lowe / Avery Hickman (CC) def. Lindsey Whelan / Vrishitha Sambathkumar, 6-2    
 
Singles
1. Maegan Deng (RED) def. Ally Lowe, 6-2, 6-2
2. Kiana Brady (RED) def. Avery Hickman, 6-3, 6-2
3. Kala Komanduri (CC) def. Deja Brown, 6-3, 6-4
4. Lindsey Whelan (RED) def. Lucia Moravek, 7-6, 7-6
5. Aspen Young (CC) def. Christine O'Brien, 6-4, 6-2
6. Vrishitha Sambathkumar (RED) def. Lindsay Popeo, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1