CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard women's tennis (6-7, 0-0 Ivy) started its weekend in the win column as it dropped UMass (4-4, 0-0 A10), 5-0, in an in-state match up.

The Crimson began the day by gaining the advantage, taking the doubles point with wins at court one and three.  Holly Fischer and Stephanie Yakoff teamed up for the first time this season, dropping their opponent with ease at the top court, 6-2.  The captain's duo of Rachel Arbitman and Angel You followed to remain undefeated on the year with a 6-3 win. 

Harvard continued to be a dominant presence in singles, winning each of its matches in straight sets.  Fischer and Charlotte Owensby led the way at the top of ladder, dropping just three and four games, respectively, in their victories. 

Sophomore Kate Kim recorded her first win as she appeared in the lineup for the third time this season.  Kim tallied a pair of 6-2 results to defeat Amelia Tye (UMass) at court four. 

Kavya Karra marked the final Crimson point of the afternoon, cruising past her opponent at the No. 6 spot by not falling in a single game. 

Results

Doubles

1. Stephanie Yakoff/Holly Fischer (Harvard) def. Ella Faessler/Amelia Tye (UMass), 6-2
2. Maxi Duncan/Kavya Karra (Harvard) def. Mariana Campino/Belle Jonglertrakul (UMass), 2-5 DNF
3. Rachel Arbitman/Angel You (Harvard) def. Owethu Makhanya/Trinity Calinescu (UMass), 6-3

Singles

1. Holly Fischer (Harvard) def. Mariana Campino (UMass), 6-1, 6-2
2. Charlotte Owensby (Harvard) def. Belle Jonglertrakul (UMass), 6-2, 6-2
3. Stephanie Yakoff (Harvard) vs. Ella Faessler (UMass), 6-4, 3-2 DNF
4. Kate Kim (Harvard) def. Amelia Tye (UMass), 6-2, 6-2
5. Maxi Duncan (Harvard) def. Trinity Calinescu (UMass), 6-2, 5-3 DNF
6. Kavya Karra (Harvard) def. Owethu Makhanya (UMass), 6-0, 6-0

Next Up

The Crimson will return to action tomorrow to close out its six-game homestand against NJIT at 11:00 a.m. ET inside the Murr Center.