Denison University

Women’s Squash Dominates in Two-Match Sweep of Hamilton and Vassar

The Big Red left no doubt in the College Squash Association Match of the Week against Hamilton, and cruised their way through Vassar.

Women's Squash | 12/6/2025 4:11:00 PM

Clinton, N.Y. - The Big Red were on the road once again to take part in a double header against Hamilton College and Vassar College, and Denison would sweep through the competition with wins of 7-2 over Hamilton and a 8-0 sweep over Vassar.

The Big Red dominated the College Squash Association Match of the Week, as Charlotte Jones won in the top spot 3-0 and Da'Nerah Chisholm took home a gritty 3-2 victory in the three-spot. The team got a huge boost from their five to nine spots, as they went 5-0 with a combined 15-1 in sets won, displaying dominance on the backend. DaNerah Chisholm had a solid day in the two and three spots for Denison, providing a spark in their big time wins.

Denison 7, Hamilton 2

Charlotte Jones (DEN) def. Karis Sun (HAM) 3-0 (11-4, 11-3, 11-3)
Eleanor Bunn (HAM) def. Amelia Keng (DEN) 3-2 (11-7, 12-14, 11-5, 12-14, 11-6)
Da'Nerah Chisholm (DEN) def. Poppy Huffman (HAM) 3-2 (11-5, 11-5, 3-11, 7-11, 11-8)
Diya Dhillon (HAM) def. Helena Fournaris (DEN) 3-0 (11-7, 12-10, 11-5)
Isabela Campos Chahin (DEN) def. Lily Spencer (HAM) 3-1 (12-14, 11-7, 11-4, 11-6)
Esme Adelman (DEN) def. Sydney Hellinger (HAM) 3-0 (11-5, 11-4, 11-6)
Kate Manderlink (DEN) def. Kathryn Swords (HAM) 3-0 (11-1, 11-2, 11-1)
Maddie Ruggie (DEN) def. Cecilia Miliaras (HAM) 3-0 (11-2, 11-2, 11-2)
Tess Lanza (DEN) def. Mila Karimov (HAM) 3-0 (11-1, 11-1, 11-4)
(Exhibition) Lane Harding (DEN) def. Lamia Karabegovic (HAM) (11-3, 11-5, 11-7)

The Big Red displayed absolute dominance on the court in their second match of the evening, as every player had a sweep in their 8-0 win over Vassar. Esme Adelman, Kate Manderlink, Maddie Ruggie, Lane Harding, and Nora Afzali all won their matches while holding their opponents to less than three points per set. It is the team's first shutout win of the season, and an impressive way to cap off the day.

Denison 8, Vassar 0

Amelia Keng (DEN) def. Charlotte Tobin (VAS) 3-0 (13-11, 11-5, 11-9)
Da'Nerah Chisholm (DEN) def. Hope Fireison (VAS) 3-0 (11-4, 11-6, 11-9)
Isabela Campos Chahin (DEN) def. Adriana Ordaya (VAS) 3-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-9)
Esme Adelman (DEN) def. Lexi Donshik (VAS) 3-0 (11-3, 11-2, 11-3)
Kate Manderlink (DEN) def. Iesha DeSilva (VAS) 3-0 (11-3, 11-2, 11-2)
Maddie Ruggie (DEN) def. Ariadni Markantonaki Kouletaki (VAS) 3-0 (11-1, 11-1, 11-2)
Lane Harding (DEN) def. Eaint May (VAS) 3-0 (11-2, 11-2, 11-3)
Nora Afzali (DEN) def. Elta Bajrami (VAS) 3-0 (11-2, 11-2, 11-2)

Up Next for the Big Red

The Big Red will be right back tomorrow for a match against Williams Smith College in Geneva, New York at 9 a.m.

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Players Mentioned

Esme Adelman: 5' 8"; Junior

Nora Afzali: 5' 8"; Sophomore

Helena Fournaris: 5' 1"; Sophomore

Lane Harding: Senior

Charlotte Jones: 5' 11"; Sophomore

Amelia Keng: 5' 6"; Sophomore

Tess Lanza: 5' 7"; Sophomore

Kate Manderlink: 5' 4"; Senior

Maddie Ruggie: 5' 6"; Sophomore

Da'Nerah Chisholm: First-Year

Players Mentioned

Esme Adelman
: 5' 8"; Junior

Nora Afzali
: 5' 8"; Sophomore

Helena Fournaris
: 5' 1"; Sophomore

Lane Harding
: Senior

Charlotte Jones
: 5' 11"; Sophomore

Amelia Keng
: 5' 6"; Sophomore

Tess Lanza
: 5' 7"; Sophomore

Kate Manderlink
: 5' 4"; Senior

Maddie Ruggie
: 5' 6"; Sophomore

Da'Nerah Chisholm
: First-Year