Springfield, Mass. – October 2, 2024 – The Springfield College women's tennis team was edged by Colby-Sawyer College, 4-3, in its first dual match of the fall season. 

Springfield took an early 1-0 lead after taking two of three wins in doubles action. Ramida Manataweewat (Bangkok, Thailand) and Kapom Vettayawaikoon (Phuket, Thailand) topped Elise Hogan and Sky Jara, 6-1, at No. 1, while Kelly McGoldrick (Monroe, N.Y.) and Alysa Elliott (Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia) defeated Isabella Avendano and Maria Espinosa Lopez, 6-2, at No. 2.

Colby-Sawyer stormed back for three wins in singles play - at No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6 - to knot the match at 3-3 leaving the match in the hands of the No. 1 pairing of Manataweewat and Payton Dugan. It was Dugan, however, who clinched the match for the Chargers by a 7-5, 7-5 final.

Springfield was victorious at No. 2 singles as Gabby Heaney-Secord (Westwood, Mass.) earned a 6-2, 6-2 win over Jara and at No. 3 singles as Vettayawaikoon defeated Hogan, 6-2, 6-3.

Springfield will host Endicott College in non-conference action on Tuesday, October 8 at 3:30 pm.

For the latest on Springfield College Athletics, follow the Pride on social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  Be sure to tune into all Springfield College Athletic events by subscribing to FloSports.