MIT Claims NEWMAC Women's Tennis Championship

From a Mount Holyoke College Release

SOUTH HADLEY, MA -- #1 seed MIT won the 2002 NEWMAC Women's Tennis Championship for the second year in a row as the Engineers defeated Wellesley in the final match, 7-2. This year's championship was held at Mount Holyoke College, October 26-27. MIT finishes their season with an overall record of 11-1, and a NEWMAC record of 8-0.

Last year, MIT won the NEWMAC Tournament, but the conference championship title was shared between MIT, Babson and Wellesley due to regular-season performance. This year, MIT stands alone as conference champion, as the tournament is now the deciding factor for NEWMAC champion honors.

MATCH WINNERS

Quarterfinals:
#4 Smith def. #5 Mount Holyoke 5-2
#3 Wellesley def. #6 Wheaton 5-0

Semifinals:
#1 MIT def. #4 Smith 5-0
#3 Wellesley def. #2 Babson 5-3

Championship:
#1 MIT 7, #3 Wellesley 2