Women's Tennis Shuts Out American International, 9-0
WARRIORS REMAIN UNDEFEATED, 6-0, IN NORTHEAST-10 PLAY
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The Merrimack College women's tennis team remains unbeaten in Northeast-10 Conference play with a 9-0 victory over American International in NE-10 women's tennis action at Northeast Tennis Courts this evening.
The Basics
Scores: Merrimack 9, American International 0
Records: Merrimack (7-1, 6-0 NE-10) | American International (0-1, 0-1 NE-10)
Location: Northeast Tennis Courts | Middleton, Mass.
How It Happened
Freshman Grace Messina (Caracas, Venezuela) led Merrimack with victories at No. 1 singles and doubles. She teamed up with junior Shakee Messina (Caracas, Venezuela) for an 8-2 doubles win and then cruised to an 8-2 win at No. 1 singles. S. Messina defeated Isabela Daudt, 8-3, in No. 3 singles.
Senior Kara Hole (Portsmouth, R.I.) posted a 6-1, 6-4 win at No. 2 singles over Eleanna Fulop. She also combined with junior Chealsey Giatrelis (Centerville, Mass.) for an 8-0 win at No. 2 doubles. Giatrelis defeated Ana Paula Simeos, 8-4, at No. 2 singles.
Junior Rachel Muller (North Andover, Mass.) and senior Alyx Barnes (Portsmouth, N.H.) rounded out the double-winners for Merrimack, as the duo combined an 8-0 decision at No. 3 doubles. Muller followed with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Romane Wilmotte at No. 5 singles, while Barnes topped Jasmine Byrd, 6-0, 6-0 at No. 6 singles.
A Closer Look
Singles:
1. G. Messina (MER) def. Marine Cartier (AIC) 8-5
2. Giatrelis (MER) def. Ana Paula Simoes (AIC) 8-3
3. S. Messina (MER) def. Isabela Daudt (AIC) 8-4
4. Hole (MER) def. Eleanna Fulop (AIC) 6-1, 6-4
5. Muller (MER) def. Romane Wilmotte (AIC) 6-1, 6-0
6. Barnes (MER) def. Jasmine Byrd (AIC) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles:
1. G. Messina/S. Messina (MER) def. Cartier/Simoes (AIC) 8-2
2. Giatrelis/Hole (MER) def. Daudt/Fulop (AIC) 8-0
3. Muller/Barnes (MER) def. Wilmotte/Byrd (AIC) 8-0
What They Said
"The team played really well tonight to get our sixth-straight conference win. I am very pleased with the way we have been competing and we will look to keep this going next week in Florida," said head coach Peter Arsenault.
Up Next
The women's tennis team returns to action on Monday, March 17, when the Warriors travel to St. Petersburg, Fla. to take on non-conference opponent Eckerd. First match is scheduled for 2 p.m.
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