February 27, 2016

Lions Drop Decision to Bulldogs

MARS HILL, N.C. - The Mars Hill women’s tennis team dropped a South Atlantic Conference match 7-2 to the visiting Wingate Bulldogs on Saturday, February 27 at the Hart Tennis Complex.

MARS HILL, N.C. - The Mars Hill women's tennis team dropped a South Atlantic Conference match 7-2 to the visiting Wingate Bulldogs on Saturday, February 27 at the Hart Tennis Complex. The Lions drop to 3-7 overall and 0-4 in the SAC while WU improves to 5-3.

Samantha Echevarria collected another victory on the season as she was able to outlast Claudia De Andreis in straight sets, 7-6 and 7-5.

Jasha Geerdink also picked up a win for the Lions on the afternoon, dominating Oroma Womeodu 6-1 and 6-3.

Singles competition

1. Samantha Echevarria (MHUW) def. Claudia De Andreis (WU) 7-6, 7-5

2. Jasha Geerdink (MHUW) def. Oroma Womeodu (WU) 6-1, 6-3

3. Caroline Holland (WU) def. Lucy McLaurin (MHUW) 5-7, 6-2, 5-1

4. Sydney Homan (WU) def. Jade Henke (MHUW) 6-3, 6-1

5. Layla Tanik (WU) def. Hannah Hill (MHUW) 6-0, 6-0

6. Sierra Parsons (WU) def. Luz Heilman (MHUW) 6-0, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Oroma Womeodu/Maria Garcia (WU) def. Lucy McLaurin/Jasha Geerdink (MHUW) 8-6

2. Claudia De Andreis/Sydney Homan (WU) def. Samantha Echevarria/Jade Henke (MHUW) 8-6