Women’s Tennis Gears Up for The Rivalry

The Leopards host Lehigh on Saturday afternoon

Lafayette College women's tennis (3-5, 1-3 PL) vs. Lehigh (4-3, 3-2 PL)
Date: Saturday, April 24
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Easton, Pa. - Sullivan Courts

*Lafayette will honor its three graduating seniors -- Macquarie Simon, Samantha Snyder and Ruthie Wilson -- prior to the match.

*Sophomore Jessica Siegel has a team-high five wins in singles this season. Most of her wins have come in the third flight. She was named Patriot League Women's Tennis Player of the Week (3/31) following a 6-0, 6-0 win against Holy Cross.

*Samantha Snyder also holds a winning record as she caps her final season. The Birdsboro, Pa. native is unbeaten in first-flight singles, winning four matches. She is 11-2 in her career in the first flight.

*Ruthie Wilson has become a fixture in the doubles lineup. She partnered with sophomore Melanie Sparhawk in the match against Saint Joseph's on April 11 to score a 6-1 win that helped secure the doules point for Lafayette.

*The Leopards will continue their season next weekend at the Patriot League Championships in Annapolis, Md. A coaches' poll released next week will determine the seeding for the tournament, which will run from Thursday, April 29 through Sunday, May 2.

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Players Mentioned

Jessica Siegel: Sophomore

Macquarie Simon: Senior

Samantha Snyder: Senior

Melanie Sparhawk: Sophomore

Ruthie Wilson: Senior

Players Mentioned

Jessica Siegel
: Sophomore

Macquarie Simon
: Senior

Samantha Snyder
: Senior

Melanie Sparhawk
: Sophomore

Ruthie Wilson
: Senior