ANDERSON, S.C. -- The Queens University of Charlotte women's tennis team defeated Anderson University in another South Atlantic Conference matchup, winning 6-3 at the AU Tennis Complex to move their current win streak to three in a row.
The Royals took a 2-1 advantage after doubles play with the No. 2 duo of
Carlotta Nassi and
Isabel Fornies winning their matchup 8-4 and the No. 3 team of
Caroline Nielsen and
Hannah Lehfeldt winning 8-2.
In singles play, freshman
Yana Fleyer improved to 8-0 overall on the year in the No. 2 spot, winning her matchup 6-2, 6-3. Fellow freshman
Sasha Davidzenka also won her matchup 6-3, 6-1 in the No. 3 spot, while Nielsen was a winner at No. 4 with a 6-0, 6-1 victory. Queens' final point came from Fornies' win in the No. 6 spot, winning in just two sets 6-1. 6-3.
Queens will host Coker College next in another South Atlantic Conference matchup on Tuesday, March 20 at the Queens Sports Complex. Play will begin at 2 p.m.
Queens University of Charlotte 6, Anderson University 3
Singles competition
1.
Laura Dean (AUW) def.
Carlotta Nassi (QUWTN) 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
2.
Yana Fleyer (QUWTN) def.
Ivey Welborn (AUW) 6-2, 6-3
3.
Sasha Davidzenka (QUWTN) def.
Jacqueline Olivia (AUW) 6-3, 6-1
4.
Caroline Nielsen (QUWTN) def.
Victoria Wuilloud (AUW) 6-0, 6-1
5.
Cameron Blanchard (AUW) def.
Hannah Lehfeldt (QUWTN) 6-7, 7-6, 6-2
6.
Isabel Fornies (QUWTN) def.
Hannah Weaver (AUW) 6-1, 6-3
Doubles competition
1.
Laura Dean/
Jacqueline Olivia (AUW) def.
Yana Fleyer/
Sasha Davidzenka (QUWTN) 8-6
2.
Carlotta Nassi/
Isabel Fornies (QUWTN) def.
Ivey Welborn/
Victoria Wuilloud (AUW) 8-4
3.
Caroline Nielsen/
Hannah Lehfeldt (QUWTN) def.
Cameron Blanchard/
Delaney Wiggins (AUW) 8-2
Match Notes:
Queens University of Charlotte (7-1, 3-0 SAC); Regional ranking #10
Anderson University (5-7, 1-3 SAC)
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (6,4,3,2,5,1)