Women's Tennis Earns First Win of Year

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Despite only having five players, UNC Asheville managed to win its first match of the year with a 4-3 victory over North Carolina Central Sunday afternoon at the Crowne Plaza Tennis Center.

The Bulldogs (1-2) were able to win the doubles point as the duo of Britney Cloer and Stephanie Schon defeated Cameron Chatman and Olesya Palko, 8-4. Devon Cavanaugh and Zoe Hamel beat Myria Nedstrom and Fredrica Lombard, 8-4.

In singles action, Jackie McGuirk provided the difference in the match as she won at #5 singles. She defeated Tatiana Velasquez, 6-2, 6-3.

Asheville returns to action this Friday afternoon at the Crowne Plaza Tennis Center when it hosts Augusta State starting at 1 p.m.

Final Results

Doubles

1.Britney Cloer-Stephanie Schon (ASH) def. Cameron Chatman-Olesya Palko (NCCU) 8-4
2. Devon Cavanaugh-Zoe Hamel (ASH) def. Myria Nedstrom-Fredrica Lombard (NCCU) 8-4

Singles
1. Olesya Palko (NCCU) def. Britney Cloer (ASH), 7-6, 6-3
2. Cameron Chatman (NCCU) def. Devon Cavanaugh (ASH) 6-2. 0-2 retired
3. Stephanie Schon (ASH) def. Ashley Rogers (NCCU), 6-1 6-0
4. Zoe Hamel (ASH) def. Kelly Chaparo (NCCU), 6-0 6-1
5. Jackie McGuirk (ASH) def. Tatiana Velasques (NCCU), 6-2 6-3
6. NCCU wins by default at #6

Next Event

Players Mentioned

Devon Cavanaugh

Britney Cloer

Zoe Hamel

Stephanie Schon

University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics