Wellesley, Mass. – Host Wellesley posted an 8-1 victory over NEWMAC-foe Clark University on Saturday afternoon.

The win lifts the Blue to 4-0, 3-0 in the NEWMAC, while Clark slips to 0-4, 0-3 in conference play.

Marie Watanabe led the way for the Blue, picking up two wins on the afternoon. The senior anchored a number one doubles victory with partner Sojung Lee, and then won her number one singles match easily, 6-1, 6-1.

Wellesley jumped out to a 2-1 lead after doubles play. Watanabe and Lee won their match, 8-1 over Gaby Suriano (San Salvador, El Salvador) and Sarah Sachs (Branford, Conn.), while the Blue's third doubles team of Morgan Johnstonbaugh and Raji Nagalla defeated Martha Ziemer (Arlington, Mass.) and Holly DiMichele (Redlands, Calif.), 8-6.

The Cougars got on the board at number two doubles, as Julia Bergeron (Lewiston, Maine) and Virginia Cooke (Shelton, Conn.) teamed up for an 8-6 victory over Wellesley's Lauren Wilbur and Elena Bowen.

Clark will look to pick up its first win of the season when they visit Springfield on Tuesday.