BABSON PARK, Mass. – The Babson College women's tennis team cruised to a 9-0 non-conference win over visiting Roger Williams University in its season opener on Saturday.

The Beavers were led by dominating performances at the top of the lineup by senior tri-captain Courtney Farrell (Burlington, Mass.), junior Jes Huang (Andover, Mass.), and senior tri-captain Heather Walsh (Warwick, R.I.), who combined to win 36 of 38 games in singles play.

 

Babson opened the contest with an impressive doubles sweep, as Walsh and Huang teamed up for an 8-2 win at number one, Farrell and fellow senior tri-captain Kali Hogan (Clinton, Mass.) won 8-2 at two, and the first-year tandem of Brittany Whitenack (Pittsford, N.Y.) and Ashley Lake (Brockton, Mass.) coasted 8-1 at three. The hosts then continued to play well in singles competition, with Farrell winning 6-0, 6-1 at number one, Huang cruising 6-0, 6-0 at two, and Walsh claiming a 6-0, 6-1 victory at three. Hogan chipped in with a 6-3, 6-3 win in the fourth slot, rookie Becca Stone (Dover, Mass.) notched her first collegiate victory, 6-1, 6-2,  at five, and junior Liz Sheerin (Melrose, Mass.) prevailed 6-1, 6-0, at six.

 

Babson College 9, Roger Williams 0

 

Singles competition:

1. Courtney Farrell (BAB) def. Leah Ribchinsky (RWU) 6-0, 6-1

2. Jes Huang (BAB) def. Lily Osowski (RWU) 6-0, 6-0

3. Heather Walsh (BAB) def. Katie Wilmes (RWU) 6-0, 6-1

4. Kali Hogan (BAB) def. Amanda Wolfe (RWU) 6-3, 6-3

5. Becca Stone (BAB) def. Caitlin Osepchuk (RWU) 6-1, 6-2

6. Liz Sheerin (BAB) def. Melissa Perry (RWU) 6-1, 6-0

 

Doubles competition:

1. Heather Walsh/Jes Huang (BAB) def. Lily Osowski/Leah Ribchinsky (RWU) 8-2

2. Courtney Farrell/Kali Hogan (BAB) def. Caitlin Osepchuk/Katie Wilmes (RWU) 8-2

3. Brittany Whitenack/Ashley Lake (BAB) def. Amanda Wolfe/Kristin Dono (RWU) 8-1

 

Match Notes:

Roger Williams 0-1

Babson College 1-0