Nadja Gilchrist prepares to smash the ball. EVAN STICHLER/Staff

Kate Fuller prepares to return the ball with a forehand. EVAN STICHLER/Staff

Lauren Herring returns the ball with a forehand. EVAN STICHLER/Staff

Maho Kowase keeps her eye on the ball. EVAN STICHLER/Staff

Lauren Herring prepares to return the ball with a forehand. EVAN STICHLER/Staff

Lauren Herring prepares to serve the ball. EVAN STICHLER/Staff

Lauren Herring and Kate Fuller congratulate each other after winning the match. EVAN STICHLER/Staff