Box Score OLEAN, N.Y. – The Mercyhurst women's tennis team traveled to Olean, New York on Tuesday to take on the Bonnies. After a string of tough defeats, the Lakers were looking to rebound and put themselves back in the win column.
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In singles competition,
Daria Rogova competed on the first court and found herself at an early 6-1 deficit through the opening set. She was able to battle back with a 6-1 victory in her second set before completing the comeback with a 6-2 victory in the final set. On the second court,
Simone Mercier fell in her first set 6-3 before dropping the final set to the Bonnies 6-1.
Kiersten Brown got the win on her court due to an injury withdrawal.
Ellyana Jacobs led the way in her first set, winning 6-2 before claiming victory in the match after a 6-4 final set.
Celeste Davis battled on the fifth court and came away with the Laker win after claiming both sets 6-2 and 6-4.
Mollie Gray rounded out the Laker competition, falling 6-0 and 6-2 in her match.
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In doubles competition, the team of Mercier and Brown competed on the first court and claimed victory for the Blue and Green after scoring 7-6 with a 7-5 tiebreaker. Jacobs and Rogova dominated on the second court, winning 6-0. The final Laker duo of Gray and Davis fell in their match 6-1.
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The Lakers came away with a 5-2 victory over the Bonnies.
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The Hurst will next host the Red Flash of Saint Francis on Friday, March 27 at Westwood Racquet Club. Start time set for 6:00 PM.