Lions Dismantle Tornado For Conference Win

BREVARD, N.C. – The Mars Hill women's tennis team collected a conference win over the Brevard Tornado on Wednesday, March 23. The Lions dismantled the Tornado by a score of 8-1 to pick up their first South Atlantic Conference win of the season.

Jasha Geerdink continued her impressive streak with a hard fought 6-1, 1-6, 10-4 win over Anita Maryskova. In all the singles wins, MHU took every first set and aside from Geerdink's three-set win, all others were won in straight sets. The Lions had very little trouble in doubles, dominating Brevard the entire match with three wins (8-3, 8-1, 8-1).

Mars Hill will return to action on Saturday, March 26 as they play host to conference foe Queens. The match is set to begin at 1:00 p.m.

Mars Hill 8, Brevard 1

 Singles competition

1. Samantha Echevarria (MHUW) def. Nirvanna Silva (BREVARD) 6-1, 6-1

2. Jasha Geerdink (MHUW) def. Anita Maryskova (BREVARD) 6-1, 1-6, 10-4

3. Lucy McLaurin (MHUW) def. Sam Miranda (BREVARD) 6-1, 6-0

4. Jade Henke (MHUW) def. Rachael Stanford (BREVARD) 6-2, 6-1

5. Hannah Hill (MHUW) def. Katie Hatter (BREVARD) 6-2, 6-1

6. Claire Dysart (BREVARD) def. Luz Hailman (MHUW) 6-1, 6-1

 Doubles competition

1. Samantha Echevarria/Jasha Geerdink (MHUW) def. Nirvanna Silva/Anita Maryskova (BREVARD) 8-3

2. Jade Henke/Hannah Hill (MHUW) def. Rachael Stanford/Sam Miranda (BREVARD) 8-1

3. Lucy McLaurin/Natalie Hilbig (MHUW) def. Kristen Rathbun/Katie Hatter (BREVARD) 8-1

Match Notes:

Mars Hill 4-9, 1-5 SAC

Brevard 2-13, 0-8 SAC

Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (3,4,5,6,1,2)