Crusaders defeat Lions in non-conference play
The Mars Hill women's tennis team (2-6) fell to Belmont Abbey (1-0) by a score of 6-1 in non-conference play Saturday afternoon.
MARS HILL, N.C. - The Mars Hill women's tennis team (2-6) fell to Belmont Abbey (1-0) by a score of 6-1 in non-conference play Saturday afternoon.
Despite Evan Lake and Ines Rodriguez taking the opening doubles contest, the Crusaders rallied to take the next two and earn the 1-0 advantage heading into singles competition.
The Crusaders went on to win 5-of-6 singles matches to come away with the 6-1 win over the Lions for their first of the season. Victoria Franklin picked up the lone singles' victory, defeating Laura Seib in straight sets, both by marks of 6-3.
Mars Hill returns to action on Wednesday, February 19 when they take to the road, squaring off against Lees-McRae. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Singles competition
1. Kayla Vaughan (BAC-W) def. Ines Rodriguez (MHUW) 6-2, 7-6
2. Talia Semaan (BAC-W) def. Evan Lake (MHUW), by default
3. Elliott Peterson (BAC-W) def. Sophia Pelaez (MHUW) 6-2, 6-0
4. Victoria Franklin (MHUW) def. Laura Seib (BAC-W) 6-3, 6-3
5. Erica Dorn (BAC-W) def. Carli Stiles (MHUW) 6-1, 6-0
6. Carlie Davis (BAC-W) def. Cassidy Wilson (MHUW) 6-3, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Evan Lake/Ines Rodriguez (MHUW) def. Kayla Vaughan/Morgan Zahnd (BAC-W) 7-6
2. Madelyn Schott/Talia Semaan (BAC-W) def. Victoria Franklin/Sophia Pelaez (MHUW) 6-3
3. Blair Boatright/Erica Dorn (BAC-W) def. Carli Stiles/Cassidy Wilson (MHUW) 6-3