Junior co-captain Courtney Bergman and freshman Cindy Chu blanked Columbia’s Kendal Murphy and Molly Condit at number two doubles. Bergman also posted a win over Columbia’s Milena Kachar in the No. 1 singles spot.

Sophomore Eva Wang was the first to finish, destroying the Lions’ Dasha Leonyuk in the No. 2 singles match. She then teamed up with junior Alexis Martire to win number one doubles 8-4.

Martire completed the sweep for Harvard when she defeated Columbia’s Melisa Nguyen at No. 3 singles—6-3, 6-4.

“We came out stronger today,” said Martire. “We played really well and we’re happy about that.”

Martire is one of several players to endure injuries this season. Five weeks ago, she sprained her ankle as she dove for a backhand.

“I am finally getting back into the swing of things,” said Martire. “I was happy to get [a win] under my belt. My opponent fought really well.”

When weather conditions are fifty degrees or warmer with little wind, teams are required to play outside. Crowd members shivered as players were able to stay warm by moving around.

“The weather didn’t affect us too much,” said Martire. “Everyone contributed to the win.”