WATERVILLE, Maine –Bates College women's tennis dropped a 6-1 NESCAC decision at No. 36 Colby Wednesday, but enjoyed a standout performance by sophomore Iris Westmoreland, who secured an impressive straight-set victory at No. 1 singles vs. the Mules.

Facing off against Colby's Jade Finetone, Westmoreland coasted to a 6-4, 6-3 triumph to give the Bobcats (5-13, 3-6 NESCAC) their lone point of the match. The Mules move to 7-8 (4-5 NESCAC) with the win.

Bates returns to the court on Saturday as the Bobcats close out their regular-season slate with a visit to No. 8 Bowdoin. Start time is set for 1:00 p.m. in Brunswick, Maine.

Doubles Results
1) Michaela Landry & Isabella Suk (Colby) def. Isabella Saul & Iris Westmoreland (Bates): 6-3
2) Amelie Gal & Ella Novion (Colby) def. LIzzie Frekko & Olivia Gidlow (Bates): 6-4
3) Waka Aida & Jada Finestone (Colby) def. Ava Lyon & Ava Steinberger (Bates): 6-2

Single Results
1)  Iris Westmoreland (Bates) def. Jade Finestone (Colby): 6-4, 6-3
2) Michaela Landry (Colby) def. Isabella Saul (Bates): 6-2, 7-6 (7-2)
3) Ella Novion (Colby) def. Olivia Gidlow (Bates): 6-4, 6-1
4) Waka Aida (Colby)  def. Elise Hepburn (Bates): 6-4, 3-6, 3-6
5) Anna Rende (Colby) def. Lizzie Frekko (Bates): 6-2, 7-6 (7-1)
6) Amelie Gal (Colby) def. Ava Lyon (Bates): 6-3, 7-6 (9-7)