STATESBORO, Ga. – Day one of the ITA Southeast Regional Tournament wrapped up this afternoon, with three Eagles trying to make their way into the main draw. The three Eagles looking to qualify for the main draw were Ella Monsey, Charlotte Van Diemen, and Emilia Bujan.

Charlotte Van Diemen and Emilia Bujan both defeated their first round opponents in the qualifying round. Van Diemen defeated Brenna Reilly (KSU) 7-5, 6-2, while Emilia Bujan defeated Jessica Cantrell (KSU) 6-1, 6-4. In doubles play, Ella Monsey and Emilia Bujan partnered up to advance into the main draw.

Bujan and Monsey defeated Brooke Milner and Lucie Renault from Stetson 8-2 to advance to the second round of the doubles qualifying rounds.

The Eagles post two teams in the doubles main draw. Arianne De Winter and Charlotte Van Diemen will take on the four seed from UGA. Emilia Bujan and Ella Monsey advanced to the main draw where they will face a team from Central Florida. Arianne De Winter will also play in the main draw against Brooke Austin from the University of Florida.

WHAT HEAD COACH SEAN MCAFFREY SAID
"I believe we had an overall good day here in Athens. Emi and Lot won their matches in the first round of singles qualifying. Both of the women did what was needed in order to advance. Emi had a difficult time finding her footing as she had a very tough opponent from UCF that never really allowed her to get into a rhythm. Charlotte looked in complete control of her match against Goldin of Florida State up 6-2, 2-1, 40-15, but allowed the other player to find a way to sneak back in. She lost a tough one but she will for sure learn from the experience and recognize that one can't give good players openings, they will for sure capitalize on them. I was very encouraged with the way Emi and Ella looked in their win over Stetson in doubles. They have both done a nice job working on their doubles game in the past few weeks and they came together nicely today."

NEXT UP
The Eagles will compete in the second day of the ITA Southeast Regional Tournament beginning at 9:00 a.m.

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