The sixth-ranked Denison women's tennis team advanced to the third round of the 2011 NCAA Championship Tournament following a 5-0 victory over Albion College on Friday in Greencastle, Ind.

The Big Red will take on host DePauw University on Saturday (May 14) with a spot in the NCAA Quarterfinals on the line.  Earlier in the day, the Tigers defeated Wheaton (Ill.) 5-1.

Denison opened their second-round match in dominating fashion with three convincing wins in doubles competition.  Senior Kristin Cobb and junior Sarah Short posted an 8-1 victory over Katie Blumberg and Sarah Towler at the first flight.  Sophomore Alex Marcell and first-year Kelsey Geppner also registered an 8-1 win at No. 2 doubles, while Kate Westenberger and Jane Lent won an 8-2 decision at third doubles.

The Big Red wrapped up the victory with wins at fourth and fifth singles.  Marcell blanked Marissa Messenger 6-0, 6-0 at the fourth flight, while Westenberger recorded a 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 5 singles.

DU improves to 17-4 on the season, while Britons fall to 15-4.  Denison's third-round match against DePauw is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m.