Denison University

Denison Cruises by Chatham, 6-3

Women's Squash | 2/8/2026 1:44:00 PM

Granville, Ohio - In their second match at home this season, Denison made most of the home court advantage as the Big Red women's squash team notched their third-straight win against Chatham 6-3. The Big Red had clutch performances in the backlines to help seal the victory heading into the Liberty League Championship Tournament.

#21 Denison 6, #29 Chatham 3

Charlotte Jones once again proved to be a force on the court, defeating her opponent in straight sets for another sweep. Maddie Ruggie, Lane Harding, and Kate Manderlink cleaned up the five, six, and seven holes, sweeping their opponents to lift the Big Red to a Sunday morning victory. Da'Nerah Chisholm had a battle in the four slot, going the distance in five-sets but could not come up with the win. Manderlink had the quickest win of the day, defeating her opponent in just nine minutes. The eight and nine spots did not have an opponent, giving Nicole Smith and Nora Afzali wins.

Charlotte Jones (DEN) def. Clara Braga (CHAT) 3-0 (11-4, 11-3, 11-2)
Vasundhra Vasanthan (CHAT) def. Amelia Keng (DEN) 3-0 (11-6, 11-2, 11-9)
Sofia Pinto Combita (CHAT) def. Helena Fournaris (DEN) 3-0 (11-7, 11-5, 11-6)
Basmala Sayed Ahmed (CHAT) def. Da'Nerah Chisholm (DEN) 3-2 (11-7, 9-11, 5-11, 11-8, 11-9)
Maddie Ruggie (DEN) def. TaNiya Nored (CHAT) 3-0 (11-4, 11-3, 12-10)
Lane Harding (DEN) def. Amari Spivey (CHAT) 3-0 (11-2, 11-4, 11-2)
Kate Manderlink (DEN) def. Sarah Secco (CHAT) 3-0 (11-0, 11-0, 11-2)
Nicole Smith (DEN) won by default
Nora Afzali (DEN) won by default

Up Next for the Big Red

Denison will head out to Canton, New York to participate in the Liberty League Championships hosted by St. Lawrence University on February 14-15.

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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

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

Kate Manderlink
: 5' 4"; Senior

Maddie Ruggie
: 5' 6"; Sophomore

Da'Nerah Chisholm
: First-Year

Nicole Smith
: Junior