Box Score Virginia Beach, VA - The Virginia Wesleyan University women's tennis team improved to 3-4 on the season with a 5-4 home win against Randolph Macon on Saturday morning at the Everett Tennis Center. The Marlins came back from a 1-2 deficit after doubles, clinching the match at #4 singles when freshman Shannon Lewes held on for a 7-5, 6-4 win over RMC's Daniella Hafner.
MATCH INFORMATION
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Weather: Sunny and 45 degrees; winds 10-15 MPH
INSIDE THE RESULTS
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Christine Zalameda and Shannon Lewes improved to 2-0 on the season at #2 doubles winning 8-4.
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Audrey Bally and Anna Rogers dropped a close 8-7 decision at the top doubles spot.
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Senior Audrey Bally made quick work at #2 singles winning 6-0, 6-1 over Grace Holderman.
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Christine Zalameda improved to 2-0 at #1 singles winning 6-0, 6-4 at the top spot.
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Anna Rogers was solid at #3 singles taking down her opponent 6-2, 6-2, pushing the match to 4-4.
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At #4 singles and with all the pressure on her, Shannon Lewes came through for the Marlins earning a 7-5, 6-4 match clinching decision.
KEY STATS (Order of Finish)
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Doubles: 3, 2, 1
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Singles: 6, 2, 5, 1, 3, 4
UP NEXT
Virginia Wesleyan has a busy week ahead as they travel across town to take on Division I opponent Norfolk State on Thursday April 8 at 4 PM. The Marlins are then on the road next weekend when they travel to Roanoke to take on the Maroons on Saturday, April 10 at 2 PM, and the Wasps of Emory & Henry College on Sunday, April 11 at 11 AM.
