University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
UNC Asheville
Belmont University
Women’s Tennis falls to Belmont
02.27.2021 | Women's Tennis
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The UNC Asheville women's tennis team welcomed Belmont University to town on Saturday afternoon, falling by a score of 4-3.
The Bulldogs got off to a strong start, with Ami Grace Dougah and Rosie Dickson taking the No. 1 doubles 6-4. Lize Alet Morkel and Taylor Love had a down-to-the-wire battle at the No. 2 double position, ultimately prevailing 7-6 to earn the team point.
In singles matches, Morkel remained perfect on the year, downing Somer Henry 6-4, 6-4 at the No. 1 singles flight to improve to 7-0. At the No. 2 singles flight, Dougah was in a back-and-forth match, taking the first set (7-5) before dropping the second (5-7), and claiming the third 6-3. The Bruins would have the edge at the other singles positions, driving them to the 4-3 team win.
Asheville continues its busy season on Tuesday, traveling to Gardner-Webb for its first conference match of the year.
Belmont 4, UNC Asheville 3
Doubles:
1. Ami Grace Dougah/ Rosie Dickson (AVL-W) def. Somer Henry/Peyton Lee (BEL-W) 6-4
2. Lize Alet Morkel/Taylor Love (AVL-W) def. Erin Allen/Lauren Carelli (BEL-W) 7-6
3. Terra Sheldon/Drew Hawkins (BEL-W) def. Brianna Taranto/ Beatrice Faureng (AVL-W) 6-3
Singles:
1. Lize Alet Morkel (AVL-W) def. Somer Henry (BEL-W) 6-4, 6-4
2. Ami Grace Dougah (AVL-W) def. Peyton Lee (BEL-W) 7-5, 5-7, 6-3
3. Erin Allen (BEL-W) def. Anastasia Horvat (AVL-W) 6-1, 2-6, 6-4
4. Drew Hawkins (BEL-W) def. Brianna Taranto (AVL-W) 6-4, 6-4
5. Terra Sheldon (BEL-W) def. Taylor Love (AVL-W) 6-3, 7-5
6. Maria Plaksina (BEL-W) def. BYERS, Kendall Byers (AVL-W) 6-4, 6-6
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
#1 Singles Match
#2 Singles Match
#3 Singles Match
#4 Singles Match
#5 Singles Match
#6 Singles Match
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