OPENING SERVE
Score: Queens 2 | Appalachian State 5
Score: Queens 6 | Montreat 0
Records: Queens (1-6) | Appalachian State (4-2) | Montreat (0-1)
Location: Charlotte, N.C. (Howard Levine Tennis Center)
 
THE SHORT STORY: 
Charlotte, N.C. – The Queens women's tennis team faced a challenging but rewarding day at the Howard Levine Tennis Center, splitting their matches with a tough 5-2 loss to Appalachian State before bouncing back with a dominant 6-0 victory over Montreat.

HOW IT HAPPENED
 
Match 1: Appalachian State 5, Queens 2
Despite strong performances from key players, Queens fell short against a competitive Appalachian State squad. In singles action, Lucy Hogan secured a hard-fought victory at the No. 1 spot, outlasting Taya Powell in a thrilling 7-6, 6-7, 10-7 battle. Jett Coetzee in her first appearance of the year also delivered a clutch win at No. 5, rallying from a set down to defeat Cassidy Carlson 2-6, 7-5, 10-8. However, Appalachian State claimed victories in the remaining singles matches, along with a forfeit at No. 6.

In doubles play, the duo of Hogan and Andreea Onitoiu provided a bright spot, defeating Powell and Ruby Broadbent 6-2 at the top position. However, App State secured the doubles point with wins at No. 2 and No. 3, the latter coming by forfeit.

Match 2: Queens 6, Montreat 0
Queens rebounded impressively in their second match of the day, sweeping Montreat in a commanding performance. The Royals dominated in singles play, dropping just six total games across five completed matches. Hogan led the charge with a 6-1, 6-0 victory at No. 1, while Cvitanovic (No. 2), Onitoiu (No. 3), Serb (No. 4), and Coetzee (No. 5) all cruised to straight-set wins.

The doubles matches followed a similar pattern, with Queens securing both completed contests in convincing fashion. Hogan and Onitoiu defeated Montreat's top pair 6-1, while Cvitanovic and Serb secured a matching 6-1 win at No. 2.
 
NEXT UP
Queens will continue its homestand with a matchup against UNC Greensboro on Sunday, Feb. 23. First serve is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Howard Levine Tennis Center.
 
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