Catawba Defeats Women's Tennis

MARS HILL, N.C. - The Mars Hill women's tennis team lost 5-4 to Catawba in South Atlantic Conference action on Wednesday afternoon at Hart Tennis Center. Mars Hill drops to 4-11 overall and 1-9 in league play while Catawba improves to 10-11 and 1-8.

Jasha Geerdink and Lucy McLaurin each won two matches for the Lions, teaming up to win the top doubles match 8-0 over Liz Renteria and Kristen Rocko. Geerdink was a 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 winner over Renteria at the top singles flight while McLaurin won 6-4, 6-0 over Rocko at number two singles.

Juliana Fisher won at number six singles 6-2, 2-1 retired for the Lions' final victory of the afternoon.

Mars Hill concludes the 2014-15 season on Saturday, hosting Tusculum at Noon.

Tennis Match Results

Catawba vs Mars Hill

Apr 08, 2015 at Mars Hill, N.C.

(Hart Tennis Center)

Catawba 5, Mars Hill 4

 Singles competition

1. Jasha Geerdink (MHUW) def. Liz Renteria (CATW) 6-4, 2-6, 6-2

2. Lucy McLaurin (MHUW) def. Kristen Rocko (CATW) 6-4, 6-0

3. Maddy Henderson (CATW) def. Jade Henke (MHUW) 7-5, 6-1

4. Sloan Kessler (CATW) def. Natalie Hilbig (MHUW) 6-4, 6-2

5. Lauren Sledd (CATW) def. Grace Diepenbrock (MHUW) 6-2, 6-0

6. Juliana Fisher (MHUW) def. Rachel Rudisill (CATW) 6-2, 2-1, retired

 Doubles competition

1. Lucy McLaurin/Jasha Geerdink (MHUW) def. Liz Renteria/Kristen Rocko (CATW) 8-0

2. Lauren Sledd/Maddy Henderson (CATW) def. Jade Henke/Grace Diepenbrock (MHUW) 8-1

3. Sloan Kessler/Rachel Rudisill (CATW) def. Natalie Hilbig/Juliana Fisher (MHUW) 8-3

Match Notes:

Catawba 10-11, 1-8 SAC

Mars Hill 4-11, 1-9 SAC