Waterville, Maine - The Colby Women's Tennis team hosted its first home match of the 2025 spring season against Smith College. The match was played inside the Harold Alfond Athletic Center, with first serve starting at 11:30 am.

The Mules started off strong in doubles play. Junior captain Amelie Gal teamed up with first-year Ella Novion at the #3 position. The duo was dominant from the start, dispatching their opponents 6-0 in commanding fashion. Clinching the doubles point for Colby were sophomore Jade Finestone and first-year Waka Aida at the #2 spot. The duo defeated their opponents 6-4, showcasing clutch play at the end of the match.

The Mules were dominant across all six courts in singles play. With sophomore Michaela Landry's opponent retiring due to injury after the first game, Colby was just two matches away from victory. Novion was dominant in her singles match at the #3 spot, defeating her opponent 6-2, 6-1. Aida was also victorious, defeating her opponent in straight sets 6-3, 6-2 at the #4 spot. With these wins, Novion and Aida both improve their impressive rookie seasons to 3-1 records respectively in dual matches. Finestone also dispatched her opponent 6-3, 6-4 in a tight two-setter while staying steady throughout crucial points in the second set at the #5 spot. Gal topped things off by defeating her opponent at the #6 spot 6-0, 7-5, breaking her opponent to secure the victory.

Ultimately, the Mules defeated Smith College 7-0, improving their overall record to 3-1 in dual matches this season. Colby will take on #25 Brandeis tomorrow afternoon in what will surely be a very competitive contest. First serve begins at 2 pm inside the Harold Alfond Athletic Center.