The Spartans avenged a loss to the Judges by the same score from 2014. Carley Cooke won at first singles to improve to 8-0 lifetime in singles in the UAA.
Ally Bernstein and Simone Vandroff were double winners as the Judges rolled past the Violets. They will meet 23rd-ranked Case for fifth place tomorrow.
The Judges and Maroons split singles action, but UC won all three doubles matches, including two that came down to the wire. Brandeis will take on NYU in the consolation semifinals tomorrow at 2 p.m.
The Judges swept doubles play and needed only a split to defeat the Bobcats. Before the match, seniors Roberta Bergstein, Ally Bernstein, Alexa Katz and Marissa Lazar were honored by coach Lamanna.
The Judges won six different sets at love in singles action, and didn't drop more than three games in any doubles match. Roberta Bergstein picked up a double-bagel at #3 singles.
The Judges dropped all three doubles matches but rallied to tie the score before the Thoroughbreds after the first three singles were done. Skidmore responded with the next two wins to clinch the match and relegate the Judges to the consolation bracket.
The Judges had close matches from Carley Cooke at No. 1 single and doubles, and at fifth singles from Emily Eska, but couldn't break through against the Panthers.
Despite taking the top four singles wins, the Brandeis women's tennis team dropped a 5-4 decision in their final February match in California. Ally Bernstein had a nice rally for a win at second singles.
Senior Roberta Bergstein and sophomore Sarita Biswas advanced to the semifinal round of one of the top regional tournaments in the squads final spring game.
Senior Roberta Bergstein (pictured) and sophomore Maya Vasser both moved on for the women before falling in the second round, while Michael Arguello advanced for the men.