Denison University

No. 21 Denison Sweeps Franklin and Marshall, Dickinson In Dominant Fashion

Women's Squash | 2/1/2026 3:35:00 PM

Carlisle, Pa. - Behind strong play from all spots on the court, the Denison women's squash team picked up big wins against No. 26 Franklin and Marshall, and an upset win over No. 20 Dickinson to capture their seventh win of the season. The Big Red have won seven out of their last eight matches as they gear up for a run in the Liberty League Championships.

#21 Denison 8, #26 Franklin and Marshall 1

The Big Red went to work right away, capturing their eight wins in all under 33 minutes or less. The team only lost a combined five sets, and swept seven of their opponents. It is their fourth win of the season winning eight or more games. Amelia Keng had the grittiest win of the day, fighting back down 2-1 to win her final two sets in a five set thriller.

1. Charlotte Jones (DEN) def. Ashanti Amastal (FMC) 3-0 (11-, 11-2, 11-4)

2. Amelia Keng (DEN) def. Rory Dasher 3-2 (11-5, 7-11, 8-11, 11-5, 11-3)

3. Mia Todd (FMC) def. Helena Fournaris (DEN) 3-0 (11-5, 11-4, 11-6)

4. Da'Nerah Chisholm (DEN) def. Noelle Bardorf (FMC) 3-0 ( 11-5, 11-9, 11-9)

5. Maddie Ruggie (DEN) def. Joey Ho (FMC) 3-0 (11-9, 11-3, 11-6)

6. Lane Harding (DEN) def. Lavanya Mio Seshasayee (FMC) 3-0 (11-1, 11-4, 11-8)

7. Kate Manderlink (DEN) def. Elisabeth Stout (FMC) 3-0 (11-1, 11-4, 11-2)

8. Tess Lanza (DEN) def. Destiny Ponce (FMC) 3-0 (11-2, 11-4, 11-3)
9. Nora Afzali (DEN) def. Nathalie Hernandez (FMC) 3-0 (11-0, 11-3, 11-2)

#21 Denison 6, #20 Dickinson 3

The Red Devils proved to be a much tighter battle in the afternoon slate, taking down Denison's three, four, and five slots. The backend of the group would dominate, as Lane Harding, Tess Lanza, and Nicole Smith would defeat all their opponents in straight sets, only allowing 15 sets won combined. Charlotte Jones picked up another win in the one hole, and Helena Fournaris secured a four-set win to take a sweep on the day and finish with an upset victory.

Charlotte Jones (DEN) def. Anabel Romero Gemmell (DIC) 2-0 (11-3, 11-8, RE)
Kathryn Herring (DIC) def. Amelia Keng (DEN) 3-0 (11-2, 11-1, 11-3)
Helena Fournaris (DEN) def. Victoria Savelius (DIC) 3-1 (4-11, 11-5, 11-8, 11-6)
Thea Hedge (DIC) def. Da'Nerah Chisholm (DEN) 3-0 (11-6, 11-5, 12-10)
Gabi El-Masry (DIC) def. Maddie Ruggie (DEN) 3-2 (4-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-7, 11-6)
Lane Harding (DEN) def. Lila Brown (DIC) 3-0 (11-1, 11-3, 11-1)
Tess Lanza (DEN) def. Grace Miller (DIC) 3-0 (11-2, 11-2, 11-0)
Nicole Smith (DEN) def. Lauren Flowers 3-0 (11-2, 11-0, 11-4)
Nora Afzali WIN BY DEFAULT

Match Notes:

With the wins today, Charlotte Jones is now 8-1 on the season, and ranks tied 51st in the nation in win percentage (89%).
Lane Harding increases her record to 8-2 after her wins on the day.
Nicole Smith reached her third win of the season.

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Players Mentioned

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

Nicole Smith: Junior

Players Mentioned

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

Nicole Smith
: Junior