ROCHESTER, N.Y.— The William Smith College tennis team earned four tiebreaker wins in singles play this afternoon to defeat the University of Rochester 6-3 in a nonconference matchup at the Goergen Athletic Center. With the win, the Herons move to 4-7 on the season, while the Yellowjackets fall to 3-7.
 
William Smith took a 2-1 lead in doubles play, winning at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions. Juniors Natalie Haythorn and Julia Pida defeated Jaclyn Dron and Jasmin Toor 8-5 in the No. 2 spot, while sophomores Marin Montagne and Maddy Buck defeated Sahithi Mathukumilli and Neha Dania 8-5 in the No. 3 spot. Haythorn and Pida win their third straight and move to 4-2 in dual matches, while Montagne and Buck remain undefeated at 3-0.
 
The Herons continued to roll in singles action, winning four of six matches against the Yellowjackets. Junior Isabelle Goings-Perrot came from behind to defeat Sanjama Karnam 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 in the No. 2 spot to move to 3-4 on the season.
 
First-year Mae Kellersman got back in the win column as she defeated Dania 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the No. 4 spot. Montagne continued to impress in singles play and moved to 6-2 in dual matches after defeating Dron 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 in the No. 5 spot.
 
First-year Grace Magna clinched the win for William Smith with her victory in the No. 6 spot. She defeated Mathukumilli 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 for her third dual match win of the season.
 
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William Smith will be back in action Saturday April 6, when it heads to Saratoga Springs to take on No. 43 Skidmore (4-3, 2-0) in Liberty League play. First serve between the Herons and the Thoroughbreds is set for 9 a.m.