EDWARDSVILLE, PA (October 1, 2026) -- The King's College women's tennis team opened dual-match play on Thursday afternoon with a 6-1 setback to Lycoming College at Kirby Park. The Monarchs begin the dual season at 0-1, while the Warriors even their record at 4-4.
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Monica Stratton battled at No. 1 singles but fell by a 6-3, 6-0 score.
Emma Bak turned in a strong effort at No. 2 singles before dropping a 6-1, 6-4 decision, while
Kimberly Dinh was defeated 6-2, 6-2 in the third flight.
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Sophia Kalinowski earned four games in the second set of a 6-2, 6-4 loss at No. 4 singles, and
Allison Van Pelt fell 6-2, 6-0 in the fifth position. Madison Brown provided the Monarchs' lone point of the afternoon, earning a victory by forfeit at No. 6 singles.
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In doubles action, the No. 1 tandem of Stratton and Bak dropped a 6-3 decision. Dinh and Brown were defeated 6-2 at No. 2 doubles, while Van Pelt and Kalinowski picked up a victory by forfeit in the third flight.
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King's will wrap up its fall schedule on Saturday, October 17, when the Monarchs welcome Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom opponent Stevens to Kirby Park. First serve is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
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