Franklin Springs, GA – The Emmanuel Lions Tennis Team hosted #35 University of North Georgia in a NCAA Regional Match.

The Lady Lions were looking for their first Dual Match win after traveling to the ITA Southeast Regional Tournament last week. The home team fought hard but the hawks proved to be synced this afternoon. The doubles team composed by Fantine Botella and Chloe O'Connor almost grabbed a win after coming back from a 6-1, dropping their match by 8-6. In singles play Pearllan Cipriano and Chloe O'Connor fought very hard but UNG was stronger during the tie-breaks.

 #1 Singles          Kathrin Waidner def. Fantine Botella                 6-1 6-2

 #2 Singles          Felicia Barrata def. Maria Raich                        6-2 6-0

 #3 Singles          Holly Bennett def. Pearllan Cipriano                 6-4 7-6

 #4 Singles          Karina Gurgenyan def. Katharina Kiderlen         6-2 7-6

 #5 Singles          Lexa Rae Loden def. Chloe O'Connor                 6-4 6-0

 #6 Singles          Laura Laura Van Der Hage def. Abi Muesse        8-5

#1 Doubles  Holly Bennett & Kathrin Waidner def. Fantine Botella & Chloe O'Connor        8-6

#2 Doubles         Felicia Barrata & Karina Gurgenyan def. Katharina Kiderlen & Maria Raich     8-1

#3 Doubles         Emma Etelalahti & Lexa Rae Loden def. Abi Muesse & Pearllan Cipriano        8-0

The EC Lady Lions will not take a break this week since they are traveling Friday to Lawrenceville, GA to play at the Grizzly Open, hosted by Georgia Gwinnett College.

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