Cobra Women Knock off Catawba in SAC Road Win
The Cobras swept doubles play and also earned two singles wins in the victory.
By: Jake Miller
SALISBURY, N.C.- Coker women's tennis earned a key South Atlantic Conference win at Catawba 5-4 on Thursday (Mar. 23).
The Cobras were able to sweep doubles play 3-0, but Catawba did not go quietly throughout singles play. Jennifer Mezei and Jenna Gainey earned an 8-4 win at No. 1, while Jennifer Ruetten and Julia Sorrells won at No. 2 by an identical 8-4 mark. Suzanna Mickey and Sarah Elliott completed the doubles sweep, winning 8-2 at No. 3.
Mezei also won her singles match at No. 2 by a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-3, before Catawba would win the next three to tie the match at four apiece. Elliott came through at No. 6 with the 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win to seal the victory.
The Cobras continue a tough South Atlantic Conference road stretch on Sunday (Mar. 26) when they travel to Tusculum.
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Coker | Catawba |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 5 | 4 |
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Jennifer Mezei / Jenna Gainey def. Kristen Rocko / Olivia Wooldridge 8-4
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Jennifer Ruetten / Julia Sorrells def. Marina Geremias / Maddy Henderson 8-4
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Suzanna Mickey / Sarah Elliott def. Emily Corcoran / Kirstin Saltus 8-2
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Kristen Rocko def. Jennifer Ruetten 1-6 , 7-5 , 6-4
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Jennifer Mezei def. Olivia Wooldridge 6-2 , 2-6 , 6-3
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Marina Geremias def. Jenna Gainey 6-2 , 6-2
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Maddy Henderson def. Julia Sorrells 6-4 , 6-0
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Emily Corcoran def. Suzanna Mickey 6-3 , 6-4
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Sarah Elliott def. Kirstin Saltus 3-6 , 6-4 , 6-4