DALLAS, Pa. – The Lebanon Valley women's tennis team took a big step towards a home postseason match on Saturday afternoon with a big 6-1 victory over host Misericordia University in Dallas.
 
The Dutchmen (12-3, 3-0 MAC Freedom) won their third consecutive match against the Cougars (4-4, 2-2 MAC Freedom), a program they have battled for the second seed in the conference tournament the past three years. LVC was dominant on the courts, sweeping all three doubles matches in 30 minutes while dropping just five total games. The Dutchmen then won five of the six singles matches in straight sets, with Misericordia picking up its lone point of the match with a three-set victory at number one.
 
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• Erika Badner and Catherine Stone were the first court done with a 6-1 victory at number one doubles. They improved to 5-1 as playing partners and have won the last four matches.
• Megan Martin and Katie Berra improved to 7-2 in doubles with a 6-1 victory at number two. The win clinched the doubles point.
• Sarah McComas and Nikki Denbowski wrapped up doubles play with a strong 6-3 win at number three. They are now 2-0 as partners during conference play.
• Stone was the first singles court done with a dominant 6-1, 6-0 victory at number two. The junior has not lost in singles play during duals this year and is 9-0 when playing number two.
• Martin improved to 6-4 in singles play with a 6-2, 6-1 win at number three. The junior is 5-2 when playing in the third flight this year.
• Badner clinched the match victory with a quick 6-3, 6-0 win at number four singles. The sophomore has won five of her last seven singles matches and is 8-5 in duals this year.
• Berra improved to 10-1 in duals with a 6-2, 6-0 win at number five singles. The sophomore has won her last three matches.
• Laken Kelly earned a 6-0, 6-1 victory at number six singles to improve to 9-3 on the season. The sophomore is 4-2 at the number six flight.
• McComas won her first set 7-5 in a tough three-set defeat at number one singles. The senior dropped a 5-7, 6-4, 1-0 (12-10) decision to Misericordia's top player.

Up Next
LVC will be back on the road next Saturday, April 18, for a 1 p.m. conference match at Arcadia University. The Dutchmen can clinch a postseason berth and possibly a home semifinal match with a victory over the Knights.

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