Shippensburg University tennis (6-9) had its first shutout of the season, beating Lock Haven (2-8) 7-0.
The first doubles consisted of freshman Jade Miller and senior Brooklynn Rupert winning in a score of 6-2, making them 1-1 overall together. The second doubles featured sophomores Ava Kalist and Brinley Orris, winning 6-4 making them 1-0 overall together.
Lastly, the third doubles had sophomore Janelle Kingsboro and freshman Lauren Seip, leaving the Bald Eagles scoreless in this match at 6-0.
The Raiders controlled each of the singles, winning every match. Jade Miller did not give up a single point in her singles, while Brinley Orris only gave up one point. Senior Yasmin De Meyer won her singles match 6-2 and 6-0. Brooklyn Rupert faced Lock Haven’s Alaina Marchion, resulting in a 6-2 and 6-3 win.
Sophomore Rachel Gallagher and Brinley Orris both won their singles 6-0 and 6-1. Junior Corrine Markovich had the most competitive singles match, dropping the first game in a close 6-7 battle. She won the following game 6-2 to send it to a third set and ultimately taking it all in a 7-2 win.
Shippensburg is now at 1-1 in conference play, while Lock Haven is sitting 0-2.
After a Monday home match against ESU, the Raiders will host matches against Shepherd on Tuesday and Bowie State on Thursday.
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