Newberry Knocks Off Women's Tennis

MARS HILL, N.C. - The Mars Hill women's tennis team lost 5-2 to Newberry in a non-conference match on Sunday. The Lions fall to 1-2 while Newberry improves to 2-0.

Jasha Geerdink claimed two wins on the afternoon. Geerdink teamed with Natalie Hilbig for an 8-5 victory over Kelly McManus and Rebeca Martinez at number three doubles before she claimed a 4-6, 6-1, 1-0 victory over Vanessa Ortiz on the second singles court. Hillbig and Valerie Kuhn had their singles matches halted due to rain.

Mars Hill returns to the court on Thursday, hosting Lees-McRae at 1 p.m.

Tennis Match Results

Newberry vs Mars Hill

Sep 27, 2015 at Mars Hill, N.C.

(Hart Tennis Complex)

Newberry 5, Mars Hill 2 

 Singles competition

1. Elizabeth Williamson (NBY) def. Samantha Echevarria (MHUW) 6-4, 6-2

2. Jasha Geerdink (MHUW) def. Vanessa Ortiz (NBY) 4-6, 6-1, 1-0

3. Amanda Carrillo (NBY) def. Lucy McLaurin (MHUW) 6-0, 6-2

4. Tara Lamers (NBY) def. Jade Henke (MHUW) 6-1, 6-1

5. Valerie Kuhn (MHUW) vs. Rebeca Martinez (NBY) 3-6, 0-1, unfinished

6. Natalie Hilbig (MHUW) vs. Veronika Viegas (NBY) 4-1, unfinished 

 Doubles competition

1. Vanessa Ortiz/Amanda Carrillo (NBY) def. Lucy McLaurin/Samantha Echevarria (MHUW) 8-6

2. Elizabeth Williamson/Tara Lamers (NBY) def. Valerie Kuhn/Jade Henke (MHUW) 9-7

3. Jasha Geerdink/Natalie Hilbig (MHUW) def. Kelly McManus/Rebeca Martinez (NBY) 8-5

Match Notes:

Newberry 2-0

Mars Hill 1-2

Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (2,3,1,4)

T-3:45  A-50