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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