CLEVELAND, Ga. Methodist University women's tennis was on the road this Friday, February 23, facing Truett McConnell University in non-conference action. Collecting their first win this season was the Monarchs following a 5-2 victory over the Bears.
JUST THE FACTS
Final score: Methodist def. Truett McConnell, 9-0
Records: Methodist 1-2, Truett McConnell 2-5
Location: TMU Tennis Center; Cleveland, Georgia
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Even though Methodist swept all double flights, the results only counted as one win for the Monarchs heading into singles.
- Junior Veva Willocks doubled up the win total for Methodist, 2-0, with her 6-1, 6-0 victory against Truett McConnell's own Emma Michna, in number five singles. Picking up her first collegiate dual win (6-1, 6-2) was Monarch freshman Wilette Rivera Morales, who played Taylor Pittman of the Bears on court six.
- In the battle between the ones, Methodist's Toni Laney beat out Ashley Johnson of Truett McConnell 6-1, 6-4. Rookie Annabelle Subirats claimed the final Monarch victory for her team after defeating the Bears' Rebekah Scott (6-4, 6-2) in No. 4 singles.
- On court two, Methodist freshman Emma Hulicki faced Katie Rose Stanfield of Truett McConnell. This exciting match-up required a third set after each competitor took one, Stanfield taking the first (6-1) then Hulicki getting the second (6-1). Ultimately it was Stanfield that secured a 6-3 win in the last set.
- In a tight No. 3 flight, 7-6 (9-7), 7-5, between Caitlin Tihanovich of the Monarchs and Lydia Clack of the Bears, it was Clack that came out on top.
UP NEXT
Methodist will stay in the Peach State for one more day to play Piedmont University on Saturday. The match is scheduled for 11 AM.
