Wednesday, February 23
Spartanburg, SC
2:30 PM
Gardner-Webb University
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Wofford College
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Gardner-Webb Comeback Leads to 4-3 Win at Wofford on Wednesday
February 23, 2022 | Women's Tennis
SPARTANBURG, N.C. – Gardner-Webb traveled down to Wofford on Wednesday afternoon and came away with a 4-3 win, ending GWU's four-match skid. The match came down to a third set on court 4, with Elin Hellberg prevailing to claim the team's win.
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The Runnin' Bulldogs got to an early lead by winning the doubles point. Manon Delsol and Hellberg dominated in the topflight match to win 6-0. After losing on court 3, GWU's #2 duo of Teodora Ristic and Maria Jardim clinched the point with a 6-3 score.
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Ristic continued her dominance in singles, getting a 6-3, 6-2 straight-set win on court 1, extending the GWU lead to 2-0.
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Following that defeat, Wofford claimed the next three decisions, jumping out to a 3-2 lead. Liz Massie and Brianna Wilbur each won in straight sets in positions 3 and 5. Emely Kahrs then defeated Emilia Roslund 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 at #6 for their third point of the afternoon.
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Gardner-Webb's Manon Delsol's 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win on court #2 made the match come down to court #4. Hellberg won 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 to get the decision for the 'Dogs.
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The Runnin' Bulldogs have their next match Sunday, February 27 against Hampton in GWU's conference opener. The first serve is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
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The Runnin' Bulldogs got to an early lead by winning the doubles point. Manon Delsol and Hellberg dominated in the topflight match to win 6-0. After losing on court 3, GWU's #2 duo of Teodora Ristic and Maria Jardim clinched the point with a 6-3 score.
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Ristic continued her dominance in singles, getting a 6-3, 6-2 straight-set win on court 1, extending the GWU lead to 2-0.
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Following that defeat, Wofford claimed the next three decisions, jumping out to a 3-2 lead. Liz Massie and Brianna Wilbur each won in straight sets in positions 3 and 5. Emely Kahrs then defeated Emilia Roslund 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 at #6 for their third point of the afternoon.
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Gardner-Webb's Manon Delsol's 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win on court #2 made the match come down to court #4. Hellberg won 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 to get the decision for the 'Dogs.
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The Runnin' Bulldogs have their next match Sunday, February 27 against Hampton in GWU's conference opener. The first serve is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3,2
#1 Singles Match
12
66
32
#2 Singles Match
123
636
363
#3 Singles Match
12
26
67
#4 Singles Match
123
736
563
#5 Singles Match
12
60
76
#6 Singles Match
123
161
636
Order of Finish:
1,5,3,6,2,4
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