Agnes Scott Takes Home 2009 Women's Tennis Championship

The Scotties of Agnes Scott College captured the 2009 Great South Athletic Conference Women's Tennis Championship today on the campus of Wesleyan College, defeating Huntingdon College by a score of 5-2.

Agnes Scott (13-1) jumped out to an early 2-1 lead following the doubles matches, but it did not come easily for the Scotties. The No. 1 doubles pair of Esther Kaplan and Natalie Mayer trailed 5-2 to Huntingdon's Riley Prescott and Christian Vick before storming back to take the match 8-6.

In singles play, Huntingdon (11-5) evened the score at two points a piece, as No. 3 Kristi McDaniel cruised to victory over Tara Brinkman, 6-2, 6-3. The Scotties, however, regained the lead when No. 6 Danielle Patton gave the team their third point of the day, defeating Kayla Heetland 6-2, 6-3. Shortly thereafter, No. 2 Lindsey Burdette of Agnes Scott wrapped up her match against Madison Jackson, 6-1, 6-4. The final point of the match was awarded to the Scotties Natalie Mayer, who defeated Christian Vick 6-0, 6-4.

The tournament's Most Valuable Player honor was awarded to Agnes Scott senior Lindsey Burdette, who won her No. 2 singles match as well as her No. 3 doubles match with partner Shamonique Jones.

With the victory, Agnes Scott has automatically qualified for the Division III NCAA National Tennis Championship, and team selections and match-ups will be announced on May 4.

#2 Agnes Scott 5, #1 Huntingdon 2

Doubles:
1. Esther Kaplan/Natalie Mayer (ASC) def.
Riley Prescott/Christian Vick (HC) 8-6
2. Kristi McDaniel/Kayla Heetland (HC) def.
Danielle Patton/Tara Brinkman (ASC) 8-2
3. Lindsey Burdette/Shamonique Jones (ASC) def.
Jaclyn Crossman/Madison Jackson (HC) 8-1

Singles:
1. Esther Kaplan (ASC) tied with Riley Prescott (HC) 6-2, 5-7
2. Lindsey Burdette (ASC) def. Madison Jackson (HC) 6-1, 6-4
3. Kristi McDaniel (HC) def. Tara Brinkman (ASC) 6-2, 6-3
4. Natalie Mayer (ASC) def. Christian Vick (HC) 6-0, 6-4
5. Shamonique Jones (ASC) led Jaclyn Crossman (HC) 6-4, 5-3 (30-15)
6. Danielle Patton (ASC) def. Kayla Heetland (HC) 6-2, 6-3


Order of Finish
Doubles: 3, 2, 1
Singles: 3, 6, 2, 4 (Match Called)
Attendance: 82