SALISBURY, Md. The Methodist women's tennis team battled in a tightly contested non-conference matchup on Friday afternoon but ultimately fell just short in a 4–3 decision against Salisbury University at the SU Outdoor Tennis Center.
Following the match, assistant coach
Brett Karpman praised the team's performance and effort.
"I thought it was another great showing by the women's team," said Karpman. "The match came down to the wire and could have gone either way. I couldn't be more proud of the team's effort and fight as we continue to build momentum heading into conference play."
JUST THE FACTS
Final scores: Salisbury def. Methodist, 4–3
Records: Methodist 2–1; Salisbury 4–1
Location: SU Outdoor Tennis Center; Salisbury, Maryland
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Methodist found early success in doubles play, taking two courts to claim the opening point.
- At No. 2 doubles, the duo of Caitlin Tihanovich and Helen Hofmann delivered a 6–3 victory over Olivia Hall and Evelyn Whiteside. Shortly after, Katie Sechrist and Addison Haden secured the doubles point with a 6–2 win against Leah Osmon and Katherine Raab on court three.
- In singles play, the Sea Gulls responded by winning the top three flights to take a 3–1 lead. Gibelle Beaujon defeated Emma Hulicki (6–2, 6–0), Cleo Solomon topped Hofmann (6–1, 6–3), and Hall earned a 6–2, 6–1 victory over Tihanovich.
- At No. 4 singles, Shea Bieniek pulled the Monarchs closer with a strong straight-set performance, defeating Whiteside 6–2, 7–5. Katie Sechrist then evened the match at 3–3 for Methodist with a 6–3, 6–2 victory over Raab at the No. 6 position.
- The match ultimately came down to the fifth court, where Osmon secured the deciding point for Salisbury with a 6–4, 6–3 victory over Haden.
UP NEXT
Methodist returns to Salisbury's campus on Saturday, March 7, for a neutral-site matchup against Gettysburg College. First serve is scheduled for 11 AM.
