The fifth-seeded/#16 Middlebury women's squash team trailed by one (4-3) against fourth-seeded/#14 Williams, but the Ephs were able to secure the final two matches for a 6-3 victory in NESCAC Quarterfinal action. 
 
HIGHLIGHTS

• Rhea Pandit grabbed the opening point of the contest with a 3-0 (7, 6, 5) win at #3.
• Edging her opponent in each of the three games played (12-10, 11-8, 12-10), Abby Holding knotted the score at one win apiece with a point in the second slot.
• In the eighth spot, Abbie Peterson earned a 13-11 triumph in the first game, but Nora Brant claimed three-straight victories to put Williams ahead 2-1.
• Tied at one game apiece in the sixth slot, Mariana Reedich claimed a pair of tight wins (11-7, 13-11) to deadlock the match at 2-2.
• The Ephs put the contest within reach, claiming back-to-back points at #4 and #7, respectively, for a 4-2 lead.
• Tied at 2-2 at the top of the ladder, Lindsey Burnham squeaked out an 11-9 win to cut the deficit to one (4-3).
• That was not enough for the Panthers as Williams clinched a spot in the semifinals with a 3-1 triumph at #9.
• The Ephs followed with a 3-2 win in the fifth slot for the 6-3 final score. 

NOTES

• Holding tallied her 35th career victory during the match.

The Panthers close out the regular-season with Senior Day on Wednesday at home against Dartmouth.