Women's Tennis Suffers Tough Loss Against Coker

MARS HILL, N.C. – The Mars Hill women's tennis team dropped a narrow 5-4 decision to SAC-rival Coker on Tuesday afternoon at the Hart Tennis Complex. Evan Lake had a magnificent day, winning her No. 3 singles match over Jenna Gainey before teaming up with Jasha Geerdink to take down Jennifer Mezzi and Gainey in the No. 1 doubles slot. Jade Henke and Sophia Pelaez also picked up wins in the No. 4 and No. 5 singles, respectively.

Coker 5, Mars Hill University 4

 Singles competition

1. Jennifer Ruetten (COKERW) def. Jasha Geerdink (MHUW) 6-4, 6-3

2. Jennifer Mezei (COKERW) def. Dante Hart (MHUW) 6-3, 6-1

3. Evan Lake (MHUW) def. Jenna Gainey (COKERW) 6-2, 6-2

4. Jade Henke (MHUW) def. Suzanna Mickey (COKERW) 6-4, 6-4

5. Sophia Pelaez (MHUW) def. Julia Sorrells (COKERW) 6-4, 6-4

6. Sarah Elliott (COKERW) def. Dani Potts (MHUW) 6-1, 6-4

 Doubles competition

1. Jasha Geerdink/Evan Lake (MHUW) def. Jennifer Mezei/Jenna Gainey (COKERW) 8-5

2. Jennifer Ruetten/Julia Sorrells (COKERW) def. Jade Henke/Dante Hart (MHUW) 8-4

3. Suzanna Mickey/Sarah Elliott (COKERW) def. Hannah Hill/Sophia Pelaez (MHUW) 8-4

Match Notes:

Coker 5-6, 4-4 SAC

Mars Hill University 5-11, 1-9 SAC