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Three Matches in Three Days on Tap for Asheville Women's Tennis
02.17.2017 | Women's Tennis
THE MATCHUPS
UNC Asheville (3-4, 0-0 Big South)
Liberty (3-3, 2-0 Big South)
Location: Asheville Racquet Club / Asheville, N.C.
When: Feb. 18, 2017 /Â 2 p.m.
Emmanuel College (2-6, 0-0 Conference Carolinas)
Location: Franklin Springs, Ga.
When:Â Feb. 19, 2017 /Â 2 p.m.
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Kennesaw State (0-2, 0-0 Atlantic Sun)
Betty Siegel Courts / Kennesaw, Ga.
When:Â Feb. 20, 2017 /Â 2 p.m.
Twitter:Â @ashevilledogs #ThePursuit
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The UNC Asheville women's tennis team will open Big South Conference play in a match against the Liberty Flames this Saturday, Feb. 18, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Asheville Racquet Club.
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The Bulldogs will then have a quick turnaround as they face Emmanuel College the following day, Sunday, Feb. 19, in Franklin Springs, Ga. Asheville will conclude their road swing when they travel to Kennesaw, Ga., on Monday, Feb. 20, to play the Kennesaw State Owls.
BULLDOG BITES
LAST TIME OUT: The Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaking 4-3 decision to mountain rival Western Carolina in the last time they competed. Despite the decision, several players had strong showings for Asheville. Lauren Watson-Steele rallied after dropping the first set to post a thrilling, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4, victory at the No. 3 singles slot. Freshman Emily Sidor remained unbeaten as she downed the Catamounts' No. 6 in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Watson-Steele was named the Big South Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week earlier this year for her standout performance to open the season. The freshman from Cambridgeshire, England is 5-2 in singles play and is also 3-3 in doubles.
UP NEXT: Â Following play on Monday, the Bulldogs will return home to host the Radford Highlanders on Saturday, Feb.25, at the Asheville Racquet Club. Start time is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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QUOTABLES
"We have a tough weekend ahead of us with matches on three consecutive days." -- Head Coach Lise Gregory
UNC Asheville (3-4, 0-0 Big South)
Liberty (3-3, 2-0 Big South)
Location: Asheville Racquet Club / Asheville, N.C.
When: Feb. 18, 2017 /Â 2 p.m.
Emmanuel College (2-6, 0-0 Conference Carolinas)
Location: Franklin Springs, Ga.
When:Â Feb. 19, 2017 /Â 2 p.m.
Â
Kennesaw State (0-2, 0-0 Atlantic Sun)
Betty Siegel Courts / Kennesaw, Ga.
When:Â Feb. 20, 2017 /Â 2 p.m.
Twitter:Â @ashevilledogs #ThePursuit
Â
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The UNC Asheville women's tennis team will open Big South Conference play in a match against the Liberty Flames this Saturday, Feb. 18, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Asheville Racquet Club.
Â
The Bulldogs will then have a quick turnaround as they face Emmanuel College the following day, Sunday, Feb. 19, in Franklin Springs, Ga. Asheville will conclude their road swing when they travel to Kennesaw, Ga., on Monday, Feb. 20, to play the Kennesaw State Owls.
BULLDOG BITES
LAST TIME OUT: The Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaking 4-3 decision to mountain rival Western Carolina in the last time they competed. Despite the decision, several players had strong showings for Asheville. Lauren Watson-Steele rallied after dropping the first set to post a thrilling, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4, victory at the No. 3 singles slot. Freshman Emily Sidor remained unbeaten as she downed the Catamounts' No. 6 in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Watson-Steele was named the Big South Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week earlier this year for her standout performance to open the season. The freshman from Cambridgeshire, England is 5-2 in singles play and is also 3-3 in doubles.
UP NEXT: Â Following play on Monday, the Bulldogs will return home to host the Radford Highlanders on Saturday, Feb.25, at the Asheville Racquet Club. Start time is scheduled for 3 p.m.
Â
QUOTABLES
"We have a tough weekend ahead of us with matches on three consecutive days." -- Head Coach Lise Gregory
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