University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Thursday, February 26
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Bulldogs Grind Out 4-3 Win over UNC Greensboro on Thursday
02.26.2026 | Women's Tennis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
Contact: Jake Miller (jmille26@unca.edu)
Bulldogs Grind Out 4-3 Win over UNC Greensboro on Thursday (Feb. 26)
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GREENSBORO, N.C. - UNC Asheville Women's Tennis was able to grind out a 4-3 win over UNC Greensboro on the road on Thursday (Feb. 26).
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The Bulldogs won two out of three doubles matches to secure the doubles point, before ending up grinding out the victory in singles play. Avery Sager and Maria Sol Alvarez Brandon started things off with a 6-2 win over Kayley Bushnell and Ivet Sala-Sanchez at No. 3, before UNCG knotted the match at No. 2 with a win. Angelina Joy Hug and Sofia Segui would clinch the doubles point for Asheville with a 6-4 win at No. 1 over Sydney Bly and Sofia Somoano.
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Brandon began singles play with a win by retirement over Bushnell to put the Dogs up 2-1, before UNCG got on the board with a win at No. 2. Sager was able to grind out a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over Bly at No. 3, before UNCG rallied to tie the match 3-3 with wins at No. 5 and No. 6. Hug would rally to clinch the match for the Bulldogs, rallying from 5-3 down in the third set for a 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 win. Â
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Doubles competition
1. Angelina Joy Hug/Sofia Segui (AVL) def. Sydney Bly/Sofia Somoano (UNCG) 6-4
2. Sophia Cedeno/Sara Kostic (UNCG) def. Valeria Centeno/Isabella Moss (AVL) 6-4
3. Avery Sager/Maria Sol Alvarez (AVL) def. Kayley Bushnell/Ivet Sala-Sanchez (UNCG) 6-2
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Singles competition
1. Angelina Joy Hug (AVL) def. Sophia Cedeno (UNCG) 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 7-5
2. Sara Kostic (UNCG) def. Isabella Moss (AVL) 6-3, 6-4
3. Avery Sager (AVL) def. Sydney Bly (UNCG) 3-6, 6-3, 6-1
4. Maria Sol Alvarez (AVL) def. Kayley Bushnell (UNCG) 6-2, retired
5. Ivet Sala-Sanchez (UNCG) def. Sofia Segui (AVL) 6-2, 7-5
6. Sofia Somoano (UNCG) def. Valeria Centeno (AVL) 7-5, 6-4
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"This was a great college tennis match today!" said head coach Jeff Maren. "Two teams battling to the last point! I'm so proud of all our girls for giving everything they had! And I'm thankful that Angelina was able to dig deep and play with composure at the end of her match! We continue to learn and grow each day and today was no different! We can't wait for the next opportunity to grow as a team!"
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The Bulldogs (3-3) return to action tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 27) to face North Carolina Central. First serve is set for 1:00 p.m. from the Cary Tennis Park.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
Contact: Jake Miller (jmille26@unca.edu)
Bulldogs Grind Out 4-3 Win over UNC Greensboro on Thursday (Feb. 26)
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GREENSBORO, N.C. - UNC Asheville Women's Tennis was able to grind out a 4-3 win over UNC Greensboro on the road on Thursday (Feb. 26).
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The Bulldogs won two out of three doubles matches to secure the doubles point, before ending up grinding out the victory in singles play. Avery Sager and Maria Sol Alvarez Brandon started things off with a 6-2 win over Kayley Bushnell and Ivet Sala-Sanchez at No. 3, before UNCG knotted the match at No. 2 with a win. Angelina Joy Hug and Sofia Segui would clinch the doubles point for Asheville with a 6-4 win at No. 1 over Sydney Bly and Sofia Somoano.
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Brandon began singles play with a win by retirement over Bushnell to put the Dogs up 2-1, before UNCG got on the board with a win at No. 2. Sager was able to grind out a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over Bly at No. 3, before UNCG rallied to tie the match 3-3 with wins at No. 5 and No. 6. Hug would rally to clinch the match for the Bulldogs, rallying from 5-3 down in the third set for a 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 win. Â
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Doubles competition
1. Angelina Joy Hug/Sofia Segui (AVL) def. Sydney Bly/Sofia Somoano (UNCG) 6-4
2. Sophia Cedeno/Sara Kostic (UNCG) def. Valeria Centeno/Isabella Moss (AVL) 6-4
3. Avery Sager/Maria Sol Alvarez (AVL) def. Kayley Bushnell/Ivet Sala-Sanchez (UNCG) 6-2
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Singles competition
1. Angelina Joy Hug (AVL) def. Sophia Cedeno (UNCG) 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 7-5
2. Sara Kostic (UNCG) def. Isabella Moss (AVL) 6-3, 6-4
3. Avery Sager (AVL) def. Sydney Bly (UNCG) 3-6, 6-3, 6-1
4. Maria Sol Alvarez (AVL) def. Kayley Bushnell (UNCG) 6-2, retired
5. Ivet Sala-Sanchez (UNCG) def. Sofia Segui (AVL) 6-2, 7-5
6. Sofia Somoano (UNCG) def. Valeria Centeno (AVL) 7-5, 6-4
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"This was a great college tennis match today!" said head coach Jeff Maren. "Two teams battling to the last point! I'm so proud of all our girls for giving everything they had! And I'm thankful that Angelina was able to dig deep and play with composure at the end of her match! We continue to learn and grow each day and today was no different! We can't wait for the next opportunity to grow as a team!"
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The Bulldogs (3-3) return to action tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 27) to face North Carolina Central. First serve is set for 1:00 p.m. from the Cary Tennis Park.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,2,1
#1 Singles Match
123
477
Sophia Cedeno / 0 [UNCG]
665
#2 Singles Match
12
34
Sara Kostic / 0 [UNCG]
66
#3 Singles Match
123
366
Sydney Bly / 0 [UNCG]
631
#4 Singles Match
12
6WR
Kayley Bushnell / 0 [UNCG]
20
#5 Singles Match
12
25
Ivet Sala-Sanchez / 0 [UNCG]
67
#6 Singles Match
12
54
Sofia Somoano / 0 [UNCG]
76
Order of Finish:
4,2,3,6,5,1
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