St. Paul, Minn. – Carleton swept all three doubles matches in beating the University of St. Thomas, 7-2, avenging last year's regular season loss to the Tommies.

Carleton (12-4, 7-0 MIAC) was simply dominating in doubles play, dropping a mere eight games in the three matches combined. The Knights continued the superior play in singles action, clinching the victory early with wins at third, fourth, and fifth singles.

First-year player Christina Walker overcame a 4-1 second set deficit to score the fourth point. Junior captain Diane Danforth and sophomore Eryn Koch tallied the fifth and sixth points with walk-over victories. "I blinked, and Diane and Eryn had won," Carleton Coach Sarah Hurst said.Rookie Abby Beggs posted the final victory against a formerly undefeated opponent.

The Knights host the Hamline Pipers at beautiful Bell Field on Thursday, April 15 at 4 p.m.

Carleton 7, St. Thomas 2

Doubles

1) Genevieve Philp/Abby Beggs (CC) def. Jodi Dmohoski/Katie Miettunen (UST) 8-3

2) Diane Danforth/Eryn Koch (CC) def. Courtney Dirks/Nickey Nichols (UST) 8-2

3) Meredith Klekotka/Shelley Getzendanner (CC) def. Rachel Frank/Shari Wiebusch (UST) 8-3

Singles

1) Jodi Dmohoski (UST) def. Genevieve Philp (CC) 6-3, 7-6

2) Abby Beggs (CC) def. Katie Miettunen (UST) 6-3, 6-1

3) Diane Danforth (CC) def. Heather Waldschmidt (UST) 6-1, 6-1

4) Eryn Koch (CC) def. Courtney Dirks (UST) 6-1, 6-0

5) Christina Walker (CC) def. Michelle Mills (UST) 6-3, 6-4

6) Nicky Nichols (UST) def. Shelley Getzendanner (CC) 6-4, 7-6