Oberlin, Ohio – Opening their spring season at home, the Oberlin College women's tennis rallied from 3-1 for victory over Rochester on Sunday afternoon.
 
"It was a great season opener for us. From start to finish we stayed disciplined, resilient and confident." Head Coach Magda Stepnik adds, "I'm really proud of how we competed today"
 
Rochester earned the doubles point, after wins at No. 2 and No. 3. Freya Rahm and Rachel Allen fell 6-2 on the second court, just before Stella Kollmansberger and Olivia Guzman dropped their No. 3 set 6-3.
 
Oberlin grabbed one win, the top court victory which came from the seasoned duo of Scarlett Kingston and Eva Lopez. The sophomore teammates won 6-4 over the Yellow Jackets.
 
Down 1-0, the Yeowomen sunk to 2-0 after Allen fell 6-0, 6-1. At No. 1 singles, Kollmansberger got the Crimson and Gold's first win with a 6-2, 6-4 victory. Next, Lopez tied the match with a 6-4 win in the first set, and a 6(3)-7 win in the second.
 
On court No. 3, Kingston battled a 6-4, 4-6 over two sets to face a third. Rochester's Katie Yang carried her second set momentum into the third to grab a 6-1 win, putting the Yellow Jackets one win away from match victory.
 
Meanwhile, on singles court No. 5, Rahm took care of business 6-4, 6-0 to tie the match 3-3. Down to the wire, Guzman held the Crimson and Gold's fate in her racket. Dominating under the pressure, the rookie earned a 6-2, 6-1 win to earn the Yeowomen's season-opening win.
 
Guzman and Co. travel to Ohio Northern next weekend, Saturday February 21 for their first road test and next match.
 
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