Conway, Ark. – The Millsaps Majors Women's Tennis Team opened the 2012 campaign on a positive note as they swept the Hendrix Warriors on their own court, 9-0, Saturday morning. The was the first time the Majors Women's Team started the season with a win since the 2008 season.
 
The No. 1 Doubles team of freshman Deena Li Kim Wa and senior Lauren Williams and No. 2 Doubles team of senior Elizabeth Meyer and sophomore Callie Creekmore wasted little time as they rolled to 8-2 victories. Meanwhile, the No. 3 duo of sophomore Laura Kebert and freshman Margaret Cosnahan each dominated their match as they cruised to an 8-1 win.
 
The singles matches went just as well for Millsaps as all six females went on to defeat their opponents in straight sets.
 
The Majors return to action on February 25th as they as they travel to Sewanee, Tenn. to take on both Piedmont College and the University of the South.
 
Millsaps 9, Hendrix 0?
Feb 18, 2012 at Conway, Ark.

Singles competition

1. Deena Li Kim Wa (MC) def. Arden Brazzeal (HC) 6-1, 6-1

2. Callie Creekmore (MC) def. Saranya Prathibha (HC) 6-0, 6-1

3. Lauren Williams (MC) def. Hannah Smashey (HC) 6-0, 6-1

4. Elizabeth Meyer (MC) def. Dorothy Schuler (HC) 6-1, 6-1

5. Laura Kebert (MC) def. Victoria Archer (HC) 6-2, 6-3

6. Margaret Cosnahan (MC) def. Elisa Rivera (HC) 6-1, 6-2

 

Doubles competition

1. Deena Li Kim Wa/Lauren Williams (MC) def. Hannah Smashey/Saranya Prathibha (HC) 8-2

2. Callie Creekmore/Elizabeth Meyer (MC) def. Arden Brazzeal/Dorothy Schuler (HC) 8-2

3. Laura Kebert/Margaret Cosnahan (MC) def. Caroline Kelley/Victoria Archer (HC) 8-1

 
For more on this story and the Millsaps Majors Tennis Team, check out their Team Blog here.