Wednesday, March 10
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.
2:00 PM
Gardner-Webb University
3
vs
4
Presbyterian College
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Women's Tennis Drops Hard-Fought Conference Match on Wednesday Afternoon
March 10, 2021 | Women's Tennis
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Presbyterian defeated Gardner-Webb on Wednesday afternoon on a 4-3 decision for their first conference victory of the season. The decision extends the streak for the Runnin' Bulldogs of having all seven matches ending on 4-3 scores.
Presbyterian secured the doubles point to start the day, giving them the early edge in the day. Valentine Limauge and Manon Delsol lost in the #2 position 6-4. Miljana Ristic and Daniela Naupari fell in the #1 flight on a 6-3 decision to give Presbyterian the win. Doubles action ended with Elin Hellberg and Maria Jardim winning the #3 match 7-6(3), giving the team momentum heading into singles.
Delsol triumphed in the #4 flight with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory. Presbyterian's Jessica Leeman prevailed in the #3 position 6-4, 6-1 over Hellberg. In the #1 match, M. Ristic won in straight sets 6-4, 6-3.
All remaining singles matches needed three sets to determine its winner with the overall score at 2-2.
The first match to conclude was the #6 flight where Courtney Fyvie lost 2-6, 6-2, 7-5. Presbyterian clinched the victroy when Lucianna Piedra beat Limuage 5-7, 6-2, 6-3. The day ended with Naupari winning the #2 position with a 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-2.
The Runnin' Bulldogs return to action tomorrow, March 11th, for a home match against Longwood. The team will be looking for a win that can return them to an even record on the season and conference play.
Presbyterian secured the doubles point to start the day, giving them the early edge in the day. Valentine Limauge and Manon Delsol lost in the #2 position 6-4. Miljana Ristic and Daniela Naupari fell in the #1 flight on a 6-3 decision to give Presbyterian the win. Doubles action ended with Elin Hellberg and Maria Jardim winning the #3 match 7-6(3), giving the team momentum heading into singles.
Delsol triumphed in the #4 flight with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory. Presbyterian's Jessica Leeman prevailed in the #3 position 6-4, 6-1 over Hellberg. In the #1 match, M. Ristic won in straight sets 6-4, 6-3.
All remaining singles matches needed three sets to determine its winner with the overall score at 2-2.
The first match to conclude was the #6 flight where Courtney Fyvie lost 2-6, 6-2, 7-5. Presbyterian clinched the victroy when Lucianna Piedra beat Limuage 5-7, 6-2, 6-3. The day ended with Naupari winning the #2 position with a 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-2.
The Runnin' Bulldogs return to action tomorrow, March 11th, for a home match against Longwood. The team will be looking for a win that can return them to an even record on the season and conference play.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,1,3
#1 Singles Match
12
Zeba Jamal / 0 [PREW]
43
66
#2 Singles Match
123
Samantha Calais / 0 [PREW]
172
666
#3 Singles Match
12
Jessica Leeman / 0 [PREW]
66
41
#4 Singles Match
12
Alexa Wilson / 0 [PREW]
12
66
#5 Singles Match
123
Lucianna Piedra / 0 [PREW]
566
723
#6 Singles Match
123
Beth Lacey / 0 [PREW]
627
265
Order of Finish:
4,3,1,6,5,2
Players Mentioned
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