Lia Carlson

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WHAT SHE’S DONE:
Carlson did not drop a single game in two matches-one singles, one doubles-against McDaniel.

FAVORITE MOMENT OF THE SEASON:
My favorite moment at Swarthmore might have been my win [over Laura Chen] in singles against Carnegie Mellon because I lost 6-2, 6-1 to her last year.

WHAT SHE WANTS TO DO:
My goal for the season is a conference championship for our team.

FAVORITE TRICK SHOT TO PRACTICE:
My favorite trick shot to practice is a between the legs shot but I still can’t really do it, especially if I have to move at all to get to the ball.

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