MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (Jan. 18-19) — Denison University women's squash team put on an exceptional display over the weekend, taking on No. 26 Haverford College, No. 28 Connecticut College, and No. 22 Wesleyan University in a series of thrilling matches. The Big Red showcased their depth and talent, securing two commanding victories while facing stiff competition in the final match.
 
Denison 9, Haverford College 0
 
Denison opened the weekend with a flawless performance against Haverford, sweeping all nine matches to claim a 9-0 victory. Charlotte Jones set the tone at the top spot, winning 3-0 (11-4, 11-2, 11-2) in just 12 minutes. Amelia Keng, Tess Lanza, and Virginia Lawrence were equally impressive, each earning 3-0 wins. Antoinette Ramsey showed resilience at 2S, bouncing back from a second-game loss to win 3-1 (11-8, 4-11, 11-9, 11-9). Lane Harding and Madeleine Ruggie also delivered dominant 3-0 wins, helping Denison cap off a perfect start to the weekend.
 
Denison 8, Connecticut College 1
 
In their second match, Denison overcame a spirited effort from Connecticut College to secure an 8-1 victory. Charlotte Jones remained unbeaten, cruising to a 3-0 (11-3, 11-3, 11-1) win in just 11 minutes. Antoinette Ramsey and Amelia Keng followed with strong performances at 2S and 3S, earning 3-1 and 3-0 wins, respectively. The longest and most intense battle of the day came at 4S, where Tess Lanza edged out Gwyneth Perez-Perez in a five-game thriller (5-11, 9-11, 11-5, 15-13, 3-11) to secure the victory. Virginia Lawrence, Charlotte Sigg, and Madeleine Ruggie each added convincing 3-0 wins, while Lane Harding wrapped up the match with a quick 3-0 victory at 8S.
 
Wesleyan University 8, Denison 1
 
The Big Red faced their toughest challenge against a formidable Wesleyan squad, falling 8-1. Despite the result, Charlotte Jones continued her stellar weekend with another 3-0 sweep (11-6, 11-4, 11-3) at the top of the ladder. Virginia Lawrence put up a strong fight at 6S, taking her opponent to five games before narrowly falling (11-2, 10-12, 11-8, 10-12, 11-9). Other standout efforts came from Antoinette Ramsey and Amelia Keng, who pushed their Wesleyan opponents in tightly contested matches. Despite the loss, Denison demonstrated resilience and competitiveness throughout the lineup.
 
Weekend Highlights
 
Charlotte Jones emerged as the standout player of the weekend, going undefeated with three straight-game wins at the No. 1 spot. Teammates Amelia Keng, Tess Lanza, Virginia Lawrence, and Charlotte Sigg also contributed significantly, with key wins that underscored Denison's strength across the lineup.
With two strong wins and a valiant effort against a nationally ranked opponent, Denison continues to build momentum for the season ahead. The Big Red will face-off against No. 25 Chatham University on Feb. 1
 
Results
 
No. 22 Denison University - 9
No. 26 Haverford College – 0
 
1 – Charlotte Jones def. Joelle Phuah 3-0 (11-4, 11-2, 11-2)
2 – Antoinette Ramsey def. Ariana Solecki 3-1 (11-8, 4-11, 11-9, 11-9)
3 – Amelia Keng def. Catherine Fortin 3-0 (11-7, 11-6, 12-10)
4 – Tess Lanza def. Julia Carrasco 3-0 (11-1, 12-10, 11-6)
5 – Virginia Lawrence def. Caroline Gay 3-0 (11-4, 11-5, 11-5)
6 – Charlotte Sigg def. Zoe Liu 3-0 (11-8, 11-9, 11-4)
7 – Lane Harding def. Ofri Geva 3-0 (11-8, 11-3, 11-4)
8 – Madeleine Ruggie def. Aman Hamdard (11-6, 11-2, 11-4)
9 – Markley Peters def. Matilda Chartener 3-0 (11-8, 11-4, 11-7)
10 – Nora Afzali def. Laine Reshefsky 3-0 (11-4, 11-2 11-2)
Order of finish: 1, 10, 5, 8, 7, 4, 3, 6, 9, 2
 
 
 
No. 22 Denison University - 8
No. 28 Connecticut College – 1
 
1 – Charlotte Jones def. Mariam Anwar 3-0 (11-3, 11-3, 11-1)
2 – Antoinette Ramsey def. Ainsley Ellison 3-1 (15-13, 3-11, 11-3, 11-7)
3 – Amelia Keng def. Isabel Schumacher 3-0 (11-6, 11-4, 11-5)
4 – Tess Lanza def. Miranda Medina 3-2 (11-5, 11-9, 5-11, 13-15, 11-3)
5 – Miranda Medina def. Kate Manderlink 3-1 (11-9, 11-7, 9-11, 11-8)
6 – Virginia Lawrence def. Crystal Dixon 3-0 (11-2, 11-9, 11-4)
7 – Charlotte Sigg def. Kimberly Lucero Portugal 3-0 (11-9, 11-8, 11-6)
8 – Lane Harding def. Kairiana Gonzalez 3-0 (11-5, 11-2, 11-7)
9 – Madeleine Ruggie def. Natalie Drew 3-0 (11-1, 11-2, 11-1)
Order of finish: 9, 1, 3, 8, 6, 7, 2, 5, 4
 
No. 19 Wesleyan University - 1
No. 22 Denison University - 8
 
1 – Charlotte Jones def. Mira Bakshi 3-0 (11-6, 11-4, 11-3)
2 – Avika Pande def. Antoinette Ramsey (11-9, 11-8, 12-10)
3 – Aanya Anand def. Amelia Keng 3-0 (11-9, 11-5, 11-8)
4 – Jaclyn Dichter def. Tess Lanza 3-0 (11-6, 11-7, 11-3)
5 – Rachel Matamoros def. Kate Manderlink 3-0 (11-5, 11-2, 12-10)
6 – Sydney Smith def. Virginia Lawrence 3-2 (11-2, 10-12, 11-8, 10-12, 11-9)
7 – Leandra Sze def. Charlotte Sigg 3-0 (11-3, 11-1, 11-3)
8 – Portia Pliam def. Lane Harding 3-0 (11-9, 12-10, 11-4)
9 – Caroline Caiati def. Madeleine Ruggie 3-0 (11-5, 11-8, 11-4)
10 – Frances Guenther def. Markley Peters 3-0 (11-9, 11-2, 11-1)