Lions Drop Non-Conference Match to Southern Wesleyan

CENTRAL, S.C. – A shorthanded Mars Hill women's tennis team dropped a 6-3 decision to non-conference opponent Southern Wesleyan on Monday afternoon at the Rev. Leroy C. Cox Tennis Complex.

Jasha Geerdink cruised to a No.1 singles win, while Jade Henke dropped a middle set in her No. 2 matchup but fought back to earn the victory in the third and decisive set. Geerdink and Henke also teamed up to earn an impressive 8-1 win in their No.1 doubles match.

 Singles competition

1. Jasha Geerdink (MHUW) def. Alexia Rodriguez (SWU) 6-4, 6-4

2. Jade Henke (MHUW) def. Jennifer Ball (SWU) 7-5, 1-6, 6-0

3. Aimee Dorley (SWU) def. Dani Potts (MHUW) 6-1, 6-1

4. Kristi Cooper (SWU) def. Hannah Hill (MHUW) 6-0, 6-0

5. Chyna Jones (SWU) def. Ashley Belk (MHUW) 6-0, 6-0

6. Elizabeth Mulkey (SWU) def. No player (MHUW), by default

 Doubles competition

1. Jasha Geerdink/Jade Henke (MHUW) def. Aimee Dorley/Kristi Cooper (SWU) 8-1

2. Alexia Rodriguez/Jennifer Ball (SWU) def. Hannah Hill/Dani Potts (MHUW) 8-3

3. Chyna Jones/Elizabeth Mulkey (SWU) def. No player/No player (MHUW), by default

The Lions will return to action on Saturday, February 25 as they play host to the Catawba Indians. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Hart Tennis Complex.