Thursday, March 8, 2012

Hilton Head, S.C. - The Westminster College women's tennis team finished their 2011-12 season undefeated, 18-0, following three wins in Hilton Head Island, S.C. Westminster topped Trine 6-3, Catholic University, 5-4, and Juniata, 8-1.

In the fall, the Lady Titans finished in second place in the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) championships. Junior Alex Bailey (Murrysville, Pa./Franklin Regional) was crowned the PAC champion at No. 2 singles and also won her three respective matches in South Carolina this week, totaling her record to a perfect 21-0 in the number two singles spot.

Bailey and sophomore Caitlin Hosler (Lititz, PA / Manheim Central) finish the season with an impressive 20-1 mark in No. 1 doubles.

Westminster is eligible for an at-large berth in the NCAA Division III Championships in the spring.

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.