Friday, September 19
Belmont, N.C.
3:00 PM
Queens University of Charlotte
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Belmont Abbey College
9/20/2014 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis, General
CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Queens University of Charlotte women's tennis team went a perfect 5-0 in the first day of competition at the Belmont Abbey Invitational on Friday, September 19, 2014. The Royals faced off against the host school, Belmont Abbey, where the grabbed momentum early before taking the match.
The Royals took both doubles matches in a dominating performance only allowing one game to go to the Crusaders. Claire Hamilton and Jaclyn Rock kept Brigid Donohue and Chrissie Ann Dennis off the board scoring a perfect 8-0 to take the number one doubles. Farina Rafiq and Paige Ernest confidently grabbed the second doubles match with a 8-1 victory over Elizabeth Leonards and Rachel Leonards.
Melissa Laing and Katharine Miller battled it out in the first singles position; however, Laing would preserve taking the set 7-5 grabbing momentum for the second set. Laing would go on to be Miller 6-0 in set two taking the point for the Royals. Carlotta Nassi held a perfect 6-0, 6-0 game over Alex Weber at the number two singles position. Jasmine Woods rounded the match out for the Royals in the number three position defeating Brigid Donohue 6-0, 6-1
Head Coach for the Royals Brett Karpman commented after the match, "I was extremely proud of how our training has gone this season and the players are bonding incredibly well. I am very excited for what is in store for Queens Tennis. I would also like to thank our Rowdy Royals who traveled to the event and supported the squad."
The team will play tomorrow against Coker College beginning at 8:00 AM and against UNC-Pembroke at 3:00 PM.
Singles
1. Melissa Laing def. Katharine Miller 7-5, 6-0
2. Carlotta Nassi def. Alex Weber 6-0, 6-0
3. Jasmine Woods def. Brigid Donohue 6-0, 6-1
Doubles
1. Claire Hamilton/ Jaclyn Rock def. Brigid Donohue/Chrissie Ann Dennis 8-0
2. Farina Rafiq/ Paige Ernest def. Elizabeth Leonards/Rachel Leonards 8-1
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The Royals took both doubles matches in a dominating performance only allowing one game to go to the Crusaders. Claire Hamilton and Jaclyn Rock kept Brigid Donohue and Chrissie Ann Dennis off the board scoring a perfect 8-0 to take the number one doubles. Farina Rafiq and Paige Ernest confidently grabbed the second doubles match with a 8-1 victory over Elizabeth Leonards and Rachel Leonards.
Melissa Laing and Katharine Miller battled it out in the first singles position; however, Laing would preserve taking the set 7-5 grabbing momentum for the second set. Laing would go on to be Miller 6-0 in set two taking the point for the Royals. Carlotta Nassi held a perfect 6-0, 6-0 game over Alex Weber at the number two singles position. Jasmine Woods rounded the match out for the Royals in the number three position defeating Brigid Donohue 6-0, 6-1
Head Coach for the Royals Brett Karpman commented after the match, "I was extremely proud of how our training has gone this season and the players are bonding incredibly well. I am very excited for what is in store for Queens Tennis. I would also like to thank our Rowdy Royals who traveled to the event and supported the squad."
The team will play tomorrow against Coker College beginning at 8:00 AM and against UNC-Pembroke at 3:00 PM.
Singles
1. Melissa Laing def. Katharine Miller 7-5, 6-0
2. Carlotta Nassi def. Alex Weber 6-0, 6-0
3. Jasmine Woods def. Brigid Donohue 6-0, 6-1
Doubles
1. Claire Hamilton/ Jaclyn Rock def. Brigid Donohue/Chrissie Ann Dennis 8-0
2. Farina Rafiq/ Paige Ernest def. Elizabeth Leonards/Rachel Leonards 8-1
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