November 3, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Smith Squash Loses to Northeastern in Opening Match of the Year

Northampton, MA: The Pioneers fell to Northeastern 8-1 to open the year 0-1.

The first squash match of the year featured many close rallies despite the 8-1 score in Northeastern's favor over a young Pioneers squad. The #1 match between Smith's Kate Whitesell (Easton, MD) and Northeastern's Sara Barrett was a classic squash battle featuring long rallies down the backhand wall, punctuated by tight drops. First year, Jasmine Wallas (Nassau, Bahamas) got Smith's lone victory.

The Pioneers return to action Saturday the 17th as they will compete in the US Women's College Team Championship.

1. Sara Barrett (NE) def. Kate Whitesell 3-1 (9-7, 9-2, 2-9, 9-6)
2. Tong Dharnaslip (NE) def. Sara Smyth 3-0 (9-0, 9-5, 9-4)
3. Emily Raho (NE) def. Alice Reznickova 3-0 (9-4, 9-2, 9-6)
4. Sarah Sweet (NE) def. Huong Nguyen 3-0 (9-6, 9-4, 9-2)
5. Francie Shafer (NE) def. Nakhila Gill 3-0 (9-3, 9-5, 9-2)
6. Ali Heerema (NE) def. Julia Voorhees 3-0 (10-8, 9-2, 9-1)
7. Jeneille Gooding (NE) def. Meg Oliverio 3-0 (9-0, 9-4, 9-4)
8. Katherine Kus (NE) def. Judy Liu 3-0 (10-8, 9-5, 9-2)
9. Jasmine Wallas (SMI) def. Casey Bartlett (9-0, 9-1, 9-2)