Women's Tennis | 2/9/2017 9:57:00 PM

STATESBORO, Ga. – On Thursday afternoon the women's tennis team took to the courts to face off against Savannah State. The Eagles would jump out to an early 1-0 lead, after sweeping doubles play. The Eagles would earn their first match sweep of the season defeating the Tigers 7-0. Paige Christian and Nikki Gilner both notched their first wins of the season with a doubles victory over Jennyfer Vivas and Rachida El Kateb 6-3. Giulia Riepe had a come from behind victory against Sandy Lochu 4-6, 6-3, 10-8. The blue and white will now have nine days before hitting the courts in Atlanta against Georgia Tech.

SINGLES RESULTS:
 
Riepe def. Lochu 4-6, 6-3, 10-8
Truscott def. Pastore 6-2, 7-5
De Winter def. el Kateb 6-1, 6-1
Bujan def. Burrows 6-1, 6-0
Christian def. Vivas 6-0, 4-6, 10-3
Monsey def. Default

DOUBLES RESULTS:
 
Ranzahuer/Truscott def. Lochu/Pastore 6-2
Christian/Gilner def. Vivas/el Kateb 6-3
 
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