FLORENCE, Ala. – WKU Women's Tennis lost to North Alabama 4-0 on Sunday at the UNA Tennis Courts in Florence, Alabama.
The Lady Toppers (8-9) picked up a win at the No. 1 doubles position from Andra Sirbu and Emily Schut in the loss to the Lions (11-2).
HOW IT HAPPENED
Singles (Order of finish: 6,2,3)
- 1. Eeva Ristola (UNA) vs. Emily Schut (WKU) 6-2, 4-1, unfinished
- 2. Emma Ansorge (UNA) def. Virginia Madueño (WKU) 6-0, 6-2
- 3. Mathilde Delaney (UNA) def. Barbara Olvera (WKU) 6-1, 6-4
- 4. Sammie Schouten (UNA) vs. Ariadna Fernandez (WKU) 6-1, 1-2, unfinished
- 5. Senem Ocal (UNA) vs. Elizabeth Sobieski (WKU) 6-4, 3-1, unfinished
- 6. Farah Asaad (UNA) def. No player (WKU), by default
Doubles (Order of finish: 3,1,2)
- 1. Emily Schut/Andra Sirbu (WKU) def. Eeva Ristola/Farah Asaad (UNA) 6-4
- 2. Mathilde Delaney/Emma Ansorge (UNA) def. Barbara Olvera/Virginia Madueño (WKU) 7-5
- 3. Louise Booker/Sammie Schouten (UNA) def. Ariadna Fernandez/Elizabeth Sobieski (WKU) 6-2
NOTABLES
- WKU falls to 8-9 this season with the defeat.
- North Alabama now leads the all-time series 10-9.
- Emily Schut and Andra Sirbu improved to 6-8 together in doubles this season, with a 5-8 record at the No. 1 position.
- The doubles win was the seventh of the season for Schut and the 21st of her WKU career. The 21 doubles wins with the Lady Toppers ranks 13th in program history.
QUOTABLES
- "Played a very difficult North Alabama team today. I wouldn't be surprised if they won their conference tournament this year. Very happy with our doubles showing – tremendous improvement in the last three matches. I think our best is ahead." – WKU Women's Tennis Head Coach Greg Davis, on the loss at North Alabama.
NEXT UP
- The Lady Toppers will continue their road trip to Alabama with a match against Alabama A&M on Tuesday, March 17, in Huntsville, Alabama. The matches are scheduled to start at 1 p.m. CT at the Alabama A&M Tennis Courts.
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