South Hadley, MA — The 2009 Seven Sisters Squash Tournament was held today at Mount Holyoke College.  The tenth installment of this tournament featured Mount Holyoke (#11), Smith (#32), Vassar (#19), and Wellesley (#28).

The Seven Sisters is a consortium of women’s liberal arts colleges that was founded in 1915. Originally, the Seven Sisters included Mount Holyoke, Vassar, Smith, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr, Barnard, and Radcliffe. The consortium served as the female equivalent of the once all-male Ivy League. According to Mount Holyoke’s Athletic Director Laurie Priest, “This Seven Sisters event brings with it a rich tradition of top competitive opportunities for women that supports the development of longstanding, friendly rivalries.”

In the opening match, Smith faced Mount Holyoke.  The Lyons advanced to the finals with a 9-0 victory.  After arriving in South Hadley late due to bus troubles, Vassar easily defeated a shorthanded Wellesley squad.

In the match for third place, Smith earned its second victory of the season by defeating Wellesley 7-2. Smith’s Jess MacLeod defeated Ashley Stevens in five games.

The championship match was the final home match for Mount Holyoke’s seniors.  During introductions, Mount Holyoke honored seniors Pamela Anckermann, Lisa Bruno, and Menusha Hettiarachchi with roses.  As coach Allen Fitzsimmons pointed out during the introductions, four seasons ago Mount Holyoke was ranked 27th.  Currently the Lyons, led by this group of seniors, is ranked 11th in the nation.

Mount Holyoke defeated Vassar to capture its third consecutive Seven Sisters title.  All nine Lyons earned All-Tournament Team honors.

Below are photos from the 2009 Seven Sisters Tournament.

Link to Mount Holyoke Press Release.

Link to Smith Press Release.

Below are complete match results, All-Tournament Team Selections, and Past Tournament Winners.

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2009 Seven Sisters All-Tournament Team:
1. Pamela Anckermann, Mount Holyoke
2. Vidushi Gurunada, Mount Holyoke
3. Laura Robinson, Mount Holyoke
4. Shara Robertson, Mount Holyoke
5. Laurian Lue Yen, Mount Holyoke
6. Menusha Hettiarachchi, Mount Holyoke
7. Paulina Rojek, Mount Holyoke
8. Kasia Kolodziejczak, Mount Holyoke
9.Lila Khan, Mount Holyoke

Past Winners of the Seven Sisters Squash Tournament:
1999-2000: Smith, Wellesley, and Mount Holyoke
2000-2001: Wellesley
2001-2002: Wellesley
2002-2003: Vassar
2003-2004: Vassar
2004-2005: Vassar
2005-2006: Vassar
2006-2007: Mount Holyoke
2007-2008: Mount Holyoke
2008-2009: Mount Holyoke

Smith @ Mount Holyoke, 0-9:
1. Pamela Anckermann (MHC) def. Shanita Williams (SMI) 9-1, 9-1, 9-0
2. Vidushi Gurunada (MHC) def. Jess MacLeod (SMI) 9-0, 9-1, 9-0
3. Laura Robinson (MHC) def. Meg Oliverio (SMI) 9-0, 9-0, 9-0
4. Shara Robertson (MHC) def. Anna Reznickova (SMI) 9-2, 9-0, 9-1
5. Laurian Lue Yen (MHC) def. Jacinth Cooke (SMI) 9-0, 9-0, 9-0
6. M. Hettiarachchi (MHC) def. Jasmine Wallas (SMI) 9-0, 9-0, 9-0
7. Kasia Kolodziejczak (MHC) def. Elizabeth Guyman (SMI) 9-1, 9-3, 9-2
8. Lila Khan (MHC) def. Mercedes Pepper (SMI) 9-2, 9-0, 9-0
9. Hillela Simpson (MHC) def. Joanne Poon (SMI) 9-1, 9-0, 9-0

Vassar vs. Wellesley, 9-0:
1. Emilie Kraft (VAS) def. Andea Mui (WEL) 9-2, 9-2, 9-3
2. Eleanor Weiss (VAS) def. Ashley Stevens (WEL) 9-0, 9-0, 9-0
3. Kristine Bell (VAS) def. Cabella Ahn (WEL) 9-1, 9-1, 9-0
4. Caitlin Ly (VAS) def. Dora Hui (WEL) 9-3, 9-1, 9-2
5. Margaret Taylor (VAS) def. Faith Kim (WEL) 9-0, 9-0, 9-0
6. Sarah Hockney (VAS) def. Carrie Ng (WEL) 9-5, 9-1, 9-2
7. Nina Punukollu (VAS) def. Alley Ewing (WEL) 9-0, 9-0, 9-2
8. Cheuk Ting Mak (VAS) def. No player (WEL), by forfeit
9. Kristina Schwarz (VAS) def. No player (WEL), by forfeit

Smith vs. Wellesley, 7-2, 3rd Place Match:
1. Andea Mui (WEL) def. Shanita Williams (SMI) 9-5, 3-9, 7-9, 9-7, 9-7
2. Jess MacLeod (SMI) def. Ashley Stevens (WEL) 9-4, 8-10, 4-9, 10-8, 9-6
3. Meg Oliverio (SMI) def. Cabella Ahn (WEL) 9-0, 9-4, 9-5
4. Anna Reznickova (SMI) def. Dora Hui (WEL) 9-7, 9-4, 9-4
5. Faith Kim (WEL) def. Jacinth Cooke (SMI) 4-9, 9-5, 9-0, 9-2
6. Jasmine Wallas (SMI) def. Carrie Ng (WEL) 9-6, 9-7, 9-3
7. Elizabeth Guyman (SMI) def. Alley Ewing (WEL) 9-2, 9-7, retired
8. Mercedes Pepper (SMI) def. No player (WEL), by forfeit
9. Joanne Poon (SMI) def. No player (WEL), by forfeit

Vassar @ Mount Holyoke, 0-9, 1st Place Match:
1. Pamela Anckermann (MHC) def. Emilie Kraft (VAS) 9-3, 9-4, 9-4
2. Vidushi Gurunada (MHC) def. Eleanor Weiss (VAS) 9-0, 9-0, 9-4
3. Laura Robinson (MHC) def. Kristine Bell (VAS) 9-7, 9-1, 9-1
4. Shara Robertson (MHC) def. Caitlin Ly (VAS) 9-1, 9-2, 9-0
5. Laurian Lue Yen (MHC) def. Margaret Taylor (VAS) 9-0, 9-1, 9-1
6. M. Hettiarachchi (MHC) def. Sarah Hockney (VAS) 9-1, 9-1, 9-1
7. Paulina Rojek (MHC) def. Nina Punukollu (VAS) 9-4, 3-9, 9-4, 9-4
8. Kasia Kolodziejczak (MHC) def. Cheuk Ting Mak (VAS) 9-0, 9-0, 9-0
9. Lila Khan (MHC) def. Kristina Schwarz (VAS) 9-0, 9-0, 9-0

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