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Drexel University: 2012 – 2013 Women’s College Squash Season Preview

Philadelphia, PA — In their first season as a varsity program, Drexel compiled a 2-and-13 record, competed in the E Division at the Women’s National Team Championships, and finished the season ranked 35th in the nation. This season, the Dragons’ goal is to move closer to the top 20. All but one player from last year’s starting squad will be returning, and that player — Sofia Sanguinetti — competed at  number 9 for the team. Five new players will be joining the team and should add depth throughout the line-up. Damindhi Undangawa and Katie Barnes, a transfer who played #4 f0r Franklin and Marshall during the 2010-2011 season, are both expected to play in the top three. Laura Rahauser of Mercersberg Academy should find a place in the middle of the order, and Kaitlyn Money and Alexandra Dodson will likely play in the bottom third of the ladder. The addition of five new courts should give the program an edge, and head coach John White says that the team plans to train hard this season, praising how well they have come together on and off the court.

2011-2012 SEASON RECAP

Season Record: 2-13

Final Ranking: 35

Team Championships: 3rd in the E Division

2012-2013 SEASON PREVIEW

Program Status: Varsity

Head Coach: John White

Returning Players from Team Championships: 1. Kiran Vasudevan; 2. Davila Thompson; 3. Anna Schmiedicke; 4. Atiqah Shahrin; 5. Claire Anderson; 6. Courtney Sabo; 7. Zeba Ahmed; 8. Andrea Migeluez; 10. Lauren Schoppet; 11. Alyssa Marciano

Graduated/Non-Returning Players from 2011-2012 Team Championships: 9. Sofia Sanguinetti

Additions to the 2012-2013 Roster:

  • Expected to play in the top 3: Katie Barnes and Damindhi Undangawa
  • Expected to play in the middle 3: Laura Rahauser
  • Expected to play in the bottom 3: Kaitlyn Money and Alexandra Dodson

Captains: Anna Schmiedicke and Atiqah Sharin

Team Goals: To move closer to the top 20

Key Matches: Every match

To read other team previews, please visit the 2012-2013 College Squash Season Previews page.

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