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MOBILE, Ala. (May 6, 2014) – The Women's Tennis team suffered a pair of losses at the NCCAA National Championships today.
In their morning match, the Redhawks fell to Azusa Pacific (Calif.) University, 5-0. The nationally ranked Cougars got by Roberts Wesleyan with relative ease. At first singles,
Tina Miller lost to No. 24 ranked Emily Harris 6-0, 6-0. Harris, who is also ranked No. 17 in doubles play, teamed up with Natalie Johnson to take down Miller and
Fatima Ouattara at first doubles, 8-0.
The Redhawks then battled Southern Nazarene (Okla.) University before falling, 5-3, in the afternoon match.
Against the Crimson Storm,
Kaitlynn Zaffuto downed Haley Cantwell 6-1, 6-0 while their two other wins came by default at sixth singles and third doubles. At fourth singles,
Camilla Linhart gave a great effort before falling to Karina Kotova 6-3, 6-2.
The two losses eliminate the Roberts Wesleyan's hopes of advancing to the semifinals on Thursday, but they will try to end the season on the high note as they wrap-up pool play. The match is tomorrow morning at 9am against Campbellsville (Ky.) University.
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