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Friday, March 28, 2025
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UNCW Extends Win Streak with Mallory's Comeback Victory
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Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington (UNCW) Men's Tennis teammates continued their impressive form, extending their winning streak to four matches with a dominant 5-2 victory over Drexel at the UNCW Courts.
The Seahawks delivered another strong performance on their home court, showcasing their depth and talent against a determined Drexel side. Mallory played a significant role in the team's success, contributing to both the doubles and singles action.
In the doubles competition, Mallory partnered with Alex de Gabriele in the #1 spot. Despite a hard-fought effort, they were narrowly defeated by Roman Lafond and Alex De Sousa in a close match that ended 7-6.
However, Mallory bounced back strongly in the singles competition. Playing at the number 3 singles spot, he faced a tough challenge but demonstrated his resilience and determination. After dropping the first set, Mallory mounted an impressive comeback, ultimately defeating de Gabriele 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. This come-from-behind victory proved crucial in UNCW's overall triumph.
The victory over Drexel marks UNCW's fourth consecutive win, highlighting their strong momentum and consistent performance. Mallory's contributions, both in doubles and singles, were significant, and his comeback win in singles showcased his fighting spirit and ability to perform under pressure.
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
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Hollis' Double Win Leads Wheaton College to Tennis Victory
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Sophomore Asia Hollis delivered a stellar performance, securing two crucial victories to lead her Wheaton College (Mass.) Women's Tennis teammates to a 4-3 win over host Colby-Sawyer College at the Boss Tennis Center on the campus of Dartmouth College.
Hollis's contribution was instrumental in Wheaton College's narrow victory, showcasing her talent in both doubles and singles play.
In the doubles competition, Hollis partnered with Laila Haraj-Sai at number two doubles. The pair demonstrated strong teamwork and secured a vital win for the Lyons, defeating Colby-Sawyer senior Isabella Gutierrez Avendaņo and sophomore Maria Espinosa Lopez with a score of 6-4. This victory contributed to Wheaton College's overall effort in the doubles matches.
Hollis then carried her winning form into the singles competition. Playing at fourth singles, she secured a straight-sets victory over senior Elise Hogan of Colby-Sawyer College, winning 6-4, 6-3. This win further solidified Wheaton College's position and proved crucial in their eventual 4-3 triumph.
Hollis's double victory in both doubles and singles highlights her all-around tennis ability and her importance to the Wheaton College team. Her performance was a key factor in securing the win over Colby-Sawyer College.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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TCU Sweeps Arizona State Despite Phillips' Fightback
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The No. 2 ranked TCU Men's Tennis team proved too strong for Daniel Phillips and his Arizona State Men's Tennis teammates, securing a 4-0 victory at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center.
The match saw Phillips involved in both doubles and singles action, though neither of his matches reached a conclusion due to TCU's overall victory.
In the doubles competition, Phillips partnered with Mathis Bondaz. They were locked in a tight battle against TCU's Albert Pedrico and Duncan Chan. The score was level at 4-4 when TCU secured the doubles point by winning the other two doubles matches. This meant Phillips and Bondaz's match was left unfinished.
Phillips then took to the court for his singles match, playing in the number 5 spot against Julian Alonso. After dropping the first set, Phillips showed resilience and fought back to win the second set. He was on track to potentially win the third set when TCU claimed the points needed to win the overall match.
The singles match between Alonso and Phillips was showing a score of 6-1, 2-6, 0-3 before being halted. Phillips' fightback in the singles match demonstrated his determination, but TCU's strength ultimately secured the victory.
The No. 2 ranked TCU team proved to be a formidable opponent for Arizona State. The match highlights the high level of competition in college tennis. While Phillips' matches were ultimately unfinished, his involvement in both doubles and singles provided valuable experience.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Burrows Shines in Virginia State Tennis Doubleheader
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Virginia State University (VSU) Women's Tennis team, featuring Alexcie Burrows, displayed resilience and determination in an intense doubleheader against Bluefield State.
The first match was a closely contested battle, with both teams showcasing their skills. Despite a valiant effort, VSU narrowly fell to Bluefield State with a score of 4-3. The match's tight scoreline reflected the VSU players' tenacity and competitive spirit.
Burrows played a crucial role for VSU. In the doubles competition, Burrows teamed up with Ginger Johnson in the number 2 spot. The pair demonstrated excellent teamwork and secured a convincing 6-1 victory over Kaylee Carr and Jordyn Lambert of Bluefield State.
Burrows continued her strong performance in the singles competition. Playing in the 5th spot, she secured a dominant straight-sets victory over Carr, winning 6-1, 6-0. Her performance contributed significantly to VSU's efforts in the first match.
The second match of the doubleheader saw Bluefield State pull ahead to secure a 4-1 win. Despite this tough loss, the VSU team demonstrated resilience and sportsmanship.
Burrows and Johnson once again teamed up in the number 2 doubles spot and repeated their success, defeating Carr and Lambert with another 6-1 victory. However, in the singles match, Carr managed to get the better of Burrows, winning in straight sets 6-0, 6-0.
The doubleheader provided a challenging test for the VSU Women's Tennis team. Burrows's strong performances in doubles and her early singles win were highlights, showcasing her skill and competitive spirit. The experience gained from these matches will be valuable as the team continues its season.
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Monday, March 24, 2025
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Gilbert-Simons Leads Johnson C. Smith to Victory
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Airez Gilbert-Simons played a crucial role in Johnson C. Smith University Women's Tennis team's 4-0 victory over Winston-Salem State University Women's Tennis team.
Johnson C. Smith secured a dominant win, showcasing their strength in both doubles and singles matches. Gilbert-Simons contributed significantly to the team's success, demonstrating her skill and determination on the court.
In the Doubles competition, Gilbert-Simons teamed up with Divija Manneni. The pair proved to be a formidable duo, defeating Semmie Moore and Iyana Nickens of Winston-Salem State by a score of 6-2. This victory secured a crucial point for Johnson C. Smith and set the tone for their dominance in the match.
Gilbert-Simons carried her winning momentum into the singles competition. She secured a straight-sets victory over Burns of Winston-Salem State, winning 6-1, 6-2. This decisive win further solidified Johnson C. Smith's lead and contributed to their overall victory.
Gilbert-Simons's performance in both doubles and singles highlights her versatility and her ability to perform consistently across different formats of the game. Her contributions were instrumental in Johnson C. Smith's dominant win.
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