SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Western New England College women's tennis team moved one step closer to a perfect season in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) with an 8-1 victory over visiting Emerson College Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 11). The Golden Bears got off to a strong start by winning all six singles matches in straight sets.

Coach Jenn Kolins watched her team raise its record to 10-1 after winning its 10th consecutive match.

Western New England College also remained unbeaten in the conference with a 7-0 mark entering Saturday's final league outing at Simmons.

Western New England College 8, Emerson 1

Singles
Meredith Hughes (W) def. Kayleigh Holt, 6-2, 6-2
Kristyn Villany (W) def. Lauren Wilson, 6-1, 7-5
Kristen Ayers (W) def. Kate Sitaez, 6-3, 7-5
Nicole Freed (W) def. Jodie Jordan, 6-0, 6-2
Sara Peck (W) def. Erika Rydberg, 6-0, 6-0
Devon Masse (W) def. Justine Thurman, 6-2, 6-3

Doubles
Kayleigh Holt/Lauren Wilson (E) def. Meredith Hughes/Kristyn Villany, 8-7 (7-5)
Kristen Ayers/Ashley Sunderland (W) def. Kate Sitaez/Justine Thurman, 8-2
Sara Peck/Aimee Schapp (W) def. Jodie Jordan/Erika Rydberg, 8-7 (9-7)