Women's Tennis Falls to Newberry

MARS HILL, N.C. – The Mars Hill women's tennis team dropped a conference match at the hands of Newberry College on Saturday, February 06 at the Hart Tennis Complex. The Lions fell by a score of 7-2, dropping their record to 3-4 on the season.

Jasha Geerdink was able to defeat Vanessa Ortiz in their singles match, 6-2 and 6-2. Lucy McLaurin and Jade Henke teamed up to defeat Elizabeth Williamson and Tara Lamers by the final set scores of 9-8 and 7-4.

Newberry 7, Mars Hill 2

 Singles competition

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

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

3. Amanda Carrillo (NBY) def. Lucy McLaurin (MHUW) 6-1, 6-3

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

5. Avellon (NBY) def. Hannah Hill (MHUW) 6-1, 6-0

6. Rebeca Martinez (NBY) def. Luz Heilman (MHUW) 6-1, 6-4

 Doubles competition

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

2. Lucy McLaurin/Jade Henke (MHUW) def. Elizabeth Williamson/Tara Lamers (NBY) 9-8, 7-4

3. Rebeca Martinez/Avellon (NBY) def. Luz Heilman/Hannah Hill (MHUW) 8-1

Match Notes:

Mars Hill 3-4

The Lions will return to action on Saturday, February 13 as they travel to Hartsville, S.C. to take on Coker College. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m.