The Shippensburg University women’s tennis team played hard in two matches over spring break but ultimately fell,6-3, in a decision to the Lions of Georgian Court University on Saturday, March 17, and 9-0 against the Lightning of Goldey Beacom College on Sunday March 18 from the Robb Sports Complex tennis courts.
Against the Lions Daniela Delgado and Hannah Wolfe picked up SU’s first point of the day with an 8-3 win at No. 3 doubles. Cassie Sidone and Lisa Snader won four games in a hard-fought match at No. 2 doubles.
In singles play, Laura Babetski won a marathon at No. 5 singles, earning a 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 win over Maria Antimisiaris. Kaitlyn Erickson earned a 6-1, 6-2 victory at No. 6 singles. Julia Saintz won the second set in her match at No. 2 singles but ultimately fell, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4.
Against the Lightning, Delgado and Wolfe won two games at No. 3 doubles. Individually, Delgado won two games at No. 4 singles while Wolfe earned a point in her match at No. 6 singles.
SU returns to action today when it begins PSAC Eastern Division play at Kutztown. The match against the Golden Bears will begin at 3:30 p.m.
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