By Jacob Norling
February 23, 2024
(WHITTIER, Calif.) Westmont Women's Tennis picked up their first win of the season on Friday night, when they traveled down to take on NCAA Division III Whittier. Playing by Div. III rules, the day started with three points up for grabs in doubles.

Westmont started their day off strong by taking two of the three doubles matches, before claiming five of six during singles in the eventual 7-2 win.
 
In doubles, one court one, Francesca Aguirre and Olivia Madarang fell 8-5 win against Malvika Suryavanshi and Keeley Arendt. Westmont was able to get on the board, however, in a competitive court two, where Sophia Ostovany and Liska Knight out-lasted Chanel Zeraatkaar and Maci Davis 8-7 (5).
 
Westmont's other double's win came on three, where Sabina Salva and Arden Samuels took care of Manasvi Vardham and Monze Lerma 8-3.
 
In singles, Aguirre made quick work of Zeraatkaar on one (6-0, 6-3), and Madarang for the better of Suryayanshi on two (6-3, 6-1). On three, Ostovany dispatched Arendt 6-2, 6-0, and on five, Sabina Salva defeated Davis 6-3, 6-1.
Westmont's final win came on six, where Logan Jackson defeated Sofia Borovkov 6-1, 6-1. 
 
"It was a great match," said Westmont head coach Cade Pierson. "I think today was really great for team confidence and morale. It was great to see some things come together, and come together during a win. Whittier played well, and we had to play well to beat them.
 
"Doubles was good. Francesca and Olivia had a slow start, but we were able to get it done on two and three, which was good. Then in singles, we took care of business. I think we knew that today would be an opportunity for us to get a win, and we managed those expectations and that pressure well.
 
Pierson continued, "There was really good team energy from top-to-bottom, and we competed really well. We've been talking a lot about building confidence as a team, and I think we saw some growth in that area today. I'm excited to see us carry that forward next week."
 
Westmont returns to action on Monday morning at 9:00 a.m., when they host Point Loma in Santa Barbara.