GENEVA, N.Y. — The No. 23 William Smith College squash team defeated No. 26 Colby this evening 8-1. The Herons improve to 11-3 overall this season.
 
First-year Marcela Marquez Martinez won her sixth straight match, defeating Mariam Mansoor 12-10, 11-7, 11-7 in the No. 1 spot. Senior Gabby Fraser improved her season record to 10-2 after a win over Sydney Ku 11-7, 11-6, 11-3. At No. 3, junior Jo Pacheco earned a win over Sabrina Teope 11-8, 11-3, 11-5. Sophomore Molly Wachter won at No. 4 11-8, 11-4, 11-7. Senior Djeneba Ballo improved her record at No. 6 to 4-2 with a win over D'Arcy Carlson. First-years Erin Griffis and Maia Dreishpoon earned wins at Nos. 7 and 8 respectively. Senior Karina Lazaro battled back at No. 9, winning the last three games 11-5, 11-3, 11-5.
 
The Herons will be back in action tomorrow, Saturday February 1, when they travel to Clinton N.Y., to take on No. 24 Hilton. The match is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.