Women's Tennis Defeats Converse

MARS HILL, N.C. – The Mars Hill women's tennis team defeated Converse on Tuesday, February 02 at the Hart Tennis Complex. The Lions were able to capture five of six singles matches and two of three doubles to earn the 7-2 victory.

Jasha Geerdink dropped her first set of her singles competition 5-7, but rallied back for the win after winning sets two and three 6-1 and 6-0.

Geerdink teamed up with Samantha Echevarria to complete a dominating 8-2 win in their doubles match.

Mars Hill 7, Converse 2

 Singles competition

1. Samantha Echevarria (MHUW) def. Alex Schlesener (CONVERSE) 6-0, 6-0

2. Jasha Geerdink (MHUW) def. Kaitlin Kinght (CONVERSE) 5-7, 6-1, 6-0

3. Lucy McLaurin (MHUW) def. Margaret Pridmore (CONVERSE) 6-3, 7-6

4. Jade Henke (MHUW) def. Taylor L.-Barr (CONVERSE) 6-4, 6-0

5. Klaire Rouse (CONVERSE) def. Natalie Hilbig (MHUW) 6-1, 6-3

6. Hannah Hill (MHUW) def. Caroline Bertling (CONVERSE) 6-3, 6-3

 Doubles competition

1. Jasha Geerdink/Samantha Echevarria (MHUW) def. Kaitlin Kinght/Margaret Pridmore (CONVERSE) 8-2

2. Lucy McLaurin/Jade Henke (MHUW) def. Samantha Sheffield/Alex Schlesener (CONVERSE) 8-6

3. Klaire Rouse/Taylor L.-Barr (CONVERSE) def. Natalie Hilbig/Hannah Hill (MHUW) 8-6