HOUGHTON, N.Y. — Houghton University women's tennis celebrated Homecoming with a 6-1 Empire 8 victory over Russell Sage College on Saturday at Kerr-Pegula Field House.
Three Houghton seniors played key roles in the victory, with Prashansa Chakrapani, Abigail Lloyd and Zoe Zachery each earning singles wins. Chakrapani's 6-2, 6-0 victory over Alexa Cupernall at No. 5 singles marked the first collegiate win of her career.
Lloyd posted a 6-1, 6-0 win over Katie Snell at No. 4 singles, while Zachery defeated Maddie Curley 6-0, 6-2 at No. 3.
Houghton also swept all three doubles matches. Zachery and Sage Brinckerhoff won 6-0 at No. 1 doubles, Lloyd and Victoria Martinez posted a 6-0 victory at No. 2, and Chakrapani and Jessica Fornah completed the sweep with another 6-0 win at No. 3.
The Highlanders have won two straight Empire 8 matches.
Houghton returns to action Friday, Oct. 9, hosting Oswego State in a nonconference match at 4 p.m.
