Trinity Squash Teams to be Honored at State Capitol Wednesday

Trinity Squash Teams to be
Honored at State Capitol Wednesday

Hartford, Conn., Apr. 22 – The Trinity College men’s and women’s squash teams, both of which won national intercollegiate championships this season, will be honored by the State of Connecticut and Governor John Rowland on Wednesday, April 24 at noon at the State Capitol in Hartford. The teams will be presented with their championship rings at noon in the Governor’s chamber, and will be honored by the Senate at 2 p.m. in the Senate Chamber.

Sophomore Amina Helal

The Trinity men, coached by Paul Assaiante, posted their fourth consecutive undefeated season at 19-0 and a fourth straight National Intercollegiate Squash Racquets Association (NISRA) Team Championship (Potter Trophy) title. The Bantams have won 71 matches in a row dating back to the 1997-98 season. Trinity freshman Bernardo Samper (Bogota, Colombia) also won the NISRA individual championship this season.

The Bantam women, coached by Wendy Bartlett, posted a perfect 11-0 overall record and capturing their first Women’s Intercollegiate Squash Association (WISA) Team Championship (Howe Cup) title. Trinity sophomore Amina Helal (Manchester, England) won the WISA individual championship this season, defeating freshman teammate Lynn Leong (Kota Bharu, Malaysia) in the final match.