North Andover, MA. – The Merrimack College women's tennis team were at home
this Sunday at 12 PM where they faced non-conference opponents from Le Moyne University. After an extremely close battle for the doubles point, the Warriors came out empty handed, losing to the Dolphin's 6-1.
Putting the team on the board was sophomore
Dhzastina Mikhnova and junior
Nikala Tuffanelli who cruised through the set in doubles 6-4. Both players remained confident and steady throughout the rest of the match, beating their opponents in the doubles action with a 6-3 result.
The Basics
Score: Merrimack 1, Le Moyne College 6
Records: Merrimack (1-1) | Le Moyne College (8-4)
Location: North Andover, MA |
Rapid Recap
- The #2 singles' match fought its way into third sets. At the 2 spot, Mikhnova fought her way into a long match; after dominating the first set 6-4, the second set was tied, leading into the third set where Mikhnova closed out the series (6-4) (6-7)(7-4).
Full Results
Singles:
Simeonova Def.
Allyson Nerf
6-3, 7-5
Dzhastina Mikhnova Def. Barona
6-4, 7(7) – 6(4)
Alvarez Def.
Nikala Tuffanelli
6-3, 6-2
Casares Def.
Caitlin McLoughlin
6-0, 7-5
Lilliegren Def. Giulia Martins
6-2, 6-3
Pepper Def.
Luisa Eslava
6-0, 6-0
Doubles:
Dzhastina Mikhnova and Nikala Tuffanelli Def. Simeonova and Lilliegren
6-3
Barona and Pepper Def.
Allyson Nerf and Raya Johnson
6-4
Alvarez and Casares Def. Cailtin McLoughlin and Giulia Martin
7-5
Up Next
The Warriors will use this week to regain strength and rest as they prepare to Bryant University
on Friday October 28 at 3PM.
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