The Bard College women's squash team took down Vassar 4-3 in hostile territory on Saturday, which marked their first win over Vassar in program history. The Raptors took ladders 4-7 in decisive fashion, with just one set dropped between the four games.
Tee Williams clinched the match at ladder 5. They showcased a strong mentality after finding themselves down a set after a close 11-9 win by Vassar. They responded, winning three straight sets in which they dropped just eight points.
Najla Nazari was through her game at ladder 7 in just 14 minutes, starting off strong with an 11-2 set. She dropped the fewest points at just nine.
Mona Haidari had a pair of 11-2 victories in the final two sets of her ladder 6 game, which breezed by in 15 minutes.
Hanna Okalava earned a 3-0 victory at ladder 4, showing she was up to a third set challenge by her opponent, taking it 12-10.
Meherin Hossain had an evenly matched opponent at ladder 3, where she took a nailbiter first set 16-14.
Tarana Downer and
Nioby Rodriguez headed the team at ladder 1 and 2, respectively, challenging their Brewer opponents.
The Raptors will head to Mount Holyoke with a road win under their belt on February 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Bard 4, Vassar 3
1 - Adriana Ordaya (V) def.
Tarana Downer (B), 11-2, 11-2, 11-4
2 - Charlotte Tobin (V) def.
Nioby Rodriguez (B), 11-1, 11-1, 11-1
3 - Sophia Choudhri (V) def.
Meherin Hossain (B), 14-16, 11-2, 11-9, 11-8
4 -
Hanna Okalava (B) def. Lexi Donshik (V), 11-6, 11-5, 12-10
5 -
Tee Williams (B) def. Perla Leal (V), 9-11, 11-2, 11-4, 11-2
6 -
Mona Haidari (B) def. Iesha DeSilva (V), 11-6, 11-2, 11-2
7 -
Najla Nazari (B) def. Elta Bajrami (V), 11-2, 11-3, 11-4
