JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – The Morehead State women’s tennis team was defeated 6-1 by Ohio Valley Conference opponent Jacksonville State Sunday afternoon at the JSU Tennis Courts. With the loss the Eagles are now 9-13 overall and 6-3 in OVC action.
The Eagles fell behind 1-0 early, getting swept in the doubles matches. At number one
Madeleinne Antero and
Lauren Delaney fell 8-2 and in the two spot
Alix Young and
Alexandra Rydberg came up just short 9-7. At number three
Alix Lakow and
Kayla Tuscany were barely edged 8-6 by Wenzel and Fuller.
The Eagles struggled in the singles only winning one match, which came in the sixth spot by
Brooke Helms as she beat Fuller 6-2, 6-4. At number one Young was bested 7-6, 6-4 by Marani and in the two spot Rydberg was beat by Dessbesell 6-1, 6-2. Tuscany was beat by Ferris 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 at number three and in the four spot Antero was downed by Wenzel 7-6, 6-4. Rounding it for the Eagles in the five spot was Delaney who battled touch but came up just short of Renesto 6-3, 5-7, 6-2.
The Eagles have clinched a spot in the 2010 OVC Tennis Tournament which will be held on April 16 in Paducah, Ky. The official bracket is expected to be released Monday April 12.
