Sunday, September 18, 2011

LATROBE, Pa. - In a match between two undefeated Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) teams, the Westminster College women's tennis team edged Saint Vincent, 5-4, in Latrobe on Sunday. The Titans are now 5-0 on the season and 4-0 in the PAC, while the Bearcats are now 6-1 overall and 2-1 in the league. Westminster is at Clarion on Thursday at 3 p.m.

Westminster 5, Saint Vincent 4
Sept. 18, 2011 at Latrobe, Pa.

Singles competition
1. Caitlin Hosler (WES) def. Alexis Cup (SVC) 6-4, 6-1
2. Alex Bailey (WES) def. Amanda Gans (SVC) 4-6, 8-6, 6-1
3. Morgan Dolinar (SVC) def. Jane Larson (WES) 6-3, 6-2
4. Lauren Latinovich (WES) def. Stephanie Rubin (SVC) 6-1, 3-6, 6-4
5. Emily Morris (SVC) def. Heather Santa (WES) 6-4, 7-5
6. Dana Griesmer (WES) def. Jessica McKetta (SVC) 6-4, 6-2

Doubles competition
1. Alex Bailey/Caitlin Hosler (WES) def. Alexis Cup/Amanda Gans (SVC) 8-0
2. Morgan Dolinar/Jessa Paruch (SVC) def. Lauren Latinovich/Jane Larson (WES) 8-4
3. Emily Morris/Stephanie Rubin (SVC) def. Heather Santa/Lauren Fling (WES) 8-2

Match Notes
Saint Vincent 6-1, 2-1 PAC
Westminster 5-0, 4-0 PAC

WESTMINSTER PLAYERS: Alex Bailey, Jr. (Murrysville, Pa./Franklin Regional); Lauren Fling, Fr. (Norton, Ohio/Norton); Dana Griesmer, Sr. (Canfield, Ohio/Canfield); Caitlin Hosler, So. (Lititz, Pa./Manheim Central); Jane Larson, Jr. (Warren, Pa./Warren); Lauren Latinovich, Sr. (Venetia, Pa./Peters Township);Heather Santa, So. (Butler, Pa./Butler).

About Westminster College...
Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College ranks first in the nation as "Best College for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math," according to Forbes.com. Westminster, a top-tier liberal arts college, ranks third in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Best Colleges guide. Westminster ranked 6th among liberal arts colleges in social mobility, according to the Washington Monthly College Guide, and is one of the most affordable national liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of "The Best 376 Colleges" by The Princeton Review, and is named to the President's Honor Roll for excellence in service learning.

Nearly 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 42 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa., campus. Visit www.westminster.edu/advantage to view "Advantage: Westminster" A Strategic Plan 2010-2020.