Saturday, September 20
Charlotte, N.C.
8:00 AM
Queens University of Charlotte
3
vs
2
Coker College
9/21/2014 12:24:00 AM | Women's Tennis, General
BELMONT, N.C.- Queens University of Charlotte women's tennis team (3-0) went undefeated during the Belmont Abbey Invitational taking on Coker College and UNC-Pembroke on Saturday, September 20, 2014. During a humid day, Queens put their conditioning to the test battling first against conference rival Coker for a 3-2 win before turning their attention to UNC-Pembroke for a 4-1 win over the Braves. Queens was undefeated in doubles matches for the weekend taking all six matchups.
Carlotta Nassi and Melissa Laing battled Sarah Elliott and Suzanna Mickey for an 8-1 victory for the number one doubles in the first match of the day against Coker College. Jacklyn Pfuhl and Carolina Nielsen rounded out the doubles matches with an 8-4 win over Jenna Gainey and Melissa Mahon for the number two doubles position.
Jaclyn Rock brought the Royals their only singles win in the match going 6-3, 6-2 against Jenny Mezel for the number one singles. Claire Hamilton battled in the number two singles but would concede to Bailey Palmer of Coker 6-3, 6-1. Ragan Palmer would also take a win for Coker over Jessee Clauson who was unable to turn the tables falling 6-2, 6-2.
"Queens came firing out of the gates and was able to take the lead early and maintain command from start to finish," said Head Coach of the Royals Brett Karpman. "In tough humidity and heat the teams stayed true to their tactics and game styles and fought for every point. Conference rival Coker was on top of their games, but Queens physicality was the difference maker."
Karpman would continue, "I would like to thank our tremendous alumni and fans for their continued support and unrelentless energy. It is fantastic to see as the team is getting closer, our level is continuing to rise"
Although Coker took two of the three single matches, Queens would grab the win and turn their attention to their second match of the day, UNC-Pembroke.
Queens came out strong against UNC-Pembroke conceding only one match to the Braves. Starting the match off, the Royals took a commanding 8-4 victory for the number one doubles as Jaclyn Rock and Claire Hamilton told hold of the match over Kelsey Vanquaethem and Gabriela van Ooststroom. Farina Rafiq and Paige Ernest put their athleticism to the test with a battling game verse Monica Espitia and Morgan Sheehan. Rafiq and Ernest would pull off the 9-7 win giving the Royals a two point lead.
Melissa Laing took Leigh-Anne McAfee to three sets but would be unable to pull of the win going 6-1, 2-6, 11-9 in the number one singles. Carlotta Nassi took the number two spot from Kelsey Vanquaethem with a secure 6-1, 6-2 victory. Not to be outdone, Caroline Nielsen would cap things off for the Royals with a 6-4, 6-3 win against Shelby Bickel.
Coach Karpman said following the match, "the afternoon sessions began with fantastic doubles play that continued into singles. Montreat (who battled the men) and UNC-P proved to be very feisty opponents but could not match the energy and spirit of the Queens squad- I am extremely proud of the grit and pride the teams showed this early in the year."
Queens def. Coker 3-2
Singles
Singles
Carlotta Nassi and Melissa Laing battled Sarah Elliott and Suzanna Mickey for an 8-1 victory for the number one doubles in the first match of the day against Coker College. Jacklyn Pfuhl and Carolina Nielsen rounded out the doubles matches with an 8-4 win over Jenna Gainey and Melissa Mahon for the number two doubles position.
Jaclyn Rock brought the Royals their only singles win in the match going 6-3, 6-2 against Jenny Mezel for the number one singles. Claire Hamilton battled in the number two singles but would concede to Bailey Palmer of Coker 6-3, 6-1. Ragan Palmer would also take a win for Coker over Jessee Clauson who was unable to turn the tables falling 6-2, 6-2.
"Queens came firing out of the gates and was able to take the lead early and maintain command from start to finish," said Head Coach of the Royals Brett Karpman. "In tough humidity and heat the teams stayed true to their tactics and game styles and fought for every point. Conference rival Coker was on top of their games, but Queens physicality was the difference maker."
Karpman would continue, "I would like to thank our tremendous alumni and fans for their continued support and unrelentless energy. It is fantastic to see as the team is getting closer, our level is continuing to rise"
Although Coker took two of the three single matches, Queens would grab the win and turn their attention to their second match of the day, UNC-Pembroke.
Queens came out strong against UNC-Pembroke conceding only one match to the Braves. Starting the match off, the Royals took a commanding 8-4 victory for the number one doubles as Jaclyn Rock and Claire Hamilton told hold of the match over Kelsey Vanquaethem and Gabriela van Ooststroom. Farina Rafiq and Paige Ernest put their athleticism to the test with a battling game verse Monica Espitia and Morgan Sheehan. Rafiq and Ernest would pull off the 9-7 win giving the Royals a two point lead.
Melissa Laing took Leigh-Anne McAfee to three sets but would be unable to pull of the win going 6-1, 2-6, 11-9 in the number one singles. Carlotta Nassi took the number two spot from Kelsey Vanquaethem with a secure 6-1, 6-2 victory. Not to be outdone, Caroline Nielsen would cap things off for the Royals with a 6-4, 6-3 win against Shelby Bickel.
Coach Karpman said following the match, "the afternoon sessions began with fantastic doubles play that continued into singles. Montreat (who battled the men) and UNC-P proved to be very feisty opponents but could not match the energy and spirit of the Queens squad- I am extremely proud of the grit and pride the teams showed this early in the year."
Queens def. Coker 3-2
Singles
- Jaclyn Rock def. Jenny Mezel 6-3, 6-2
- Bailey Palmer def Claire Hamilton 6-3, 6-1
- Ragan Palmer def Jessee Clauson 6-2, 6-2
- Carlotta Nassi/ Melissa Laing def. Sarah Elliott /Suzanna Mickey8-1
- Jacklyn Pfuhl /Caroline Nielsen def. Jenna Gainey/Melissa Mahon: 8-4
Singles
- Leigh-Anne McAfee def. Melissa Laing 6-1, 2-6, 11-9Â
- Carlotta Nassi def. Kelsey Vanquaethem 6-1, 6-2Â
- Caroline Nielsen def. Shelby Bickel 6-4, 6-3
- Jaclyn Rock/Claire Hamilton def. Kelsey Vanquaethem/ Gabriela van Ooststroom 8-4
- Farina Rafiq/Paige Ernest def. Monica Espitia/Morgan Sheehan 9-7
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