LEWISTON — The Bates College women’s tennis team won its fourth consecutive match and its third straight NESCAC contest on Tuesday, defeating rival Colby, 9-0 in Merrill Gymnasium.
The Bobcats will host Wesleyan University on Saturday in the regular-season finale at 10 a.m. Bates remains eligible for a top-six finish in the NESCAC.
The Mules finished the season with an 8-7 record and a 1-6 mark in conference play.
Former Brunswick High School standout Maisie Silverman earned a pair of points for Bates. She teamed with Bella Stone at No. 1 doubles for an 8-3 win.
At No. 1 singles, Silverman rolled to a 6-1, 6-4 win over Colby’s Lydia Venditti.
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