Wednesday, March 22, 2006

LADY SAINTS OVERPOWER LADY LIONS 5-4

Dahlonega, Ga. – The North Georgia College & State University women’s tennis team defeated Piedmont College 5-4 in their second contest of the season.  The Lady Saints improved their record to 5-4 overall.

Crystal Lee

Andrea Rodas

The Lady Saints (5-4) took a 2-1 lead over the Lady Lions (2-4) after the doubles competition.  Katherine Harrison and Catie Murphy defeated Jennifer Hewett and Mandy Brittain 8-6 at No. 1, while Jenny Bridges and Crystal Lee defeated Lindsey Hughes and Mindy Pfeiffer 8-1 at the No. 2 spot.  PC’s Jennifer Mulligan and Marlene Morris defeated Amey Kearns and Andrea Rodas 8-2 in the No. 3 match.

In singles play, North Georgia and Piedmont split the six matches.  Hughes defeated Harrison at No. 1 after three sets, while Murphy defeated Brittain 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2 at No. 2.  Bridges defeated Hewett at No. 3 and Kearns defeated Mulligan at No. 4 to give the Lady Saints their victory.  Pfeiffer defeated Lee at No. 5, while Morris defeated Rodas at No. 6 in two close sets to conclude the match.

Singles:
#1        L. Hughes def. K. Harrison: 1-6, 6-2, 6-4
#2        C. Murphy def. M. Brittain: 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2
#3        J. Bridges def. J. Hewett: 2-6, 6-2, (11-9)
#4        A. Kearns def. J. Mulligan: 7-6 (7-1), 6-3
#5        M. Pfeiffer def. C. Lee: 7-5, 6-3
#6        M. Morris def. A. Rodas: 7-5, 7-5
Doubles:
#1        Harrison/Murphy def. Hewett/Brittain: 8-6
#2        Bridges/Lee def. Hughes/Pfeiffer: 8-1
#3        Mulligan/Morris def. Kearns/Rodas: 8-2

The Lady Saints next compete Thursday, March 23, on the road against conference opponent Augusta State University at 2 p.m.  The Lady Lions will also play Thursday as they host Fisk University at 3 p.m.

 

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