HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The Coker University women's tennis team began its 2020 campaign with a 6-1 victory over Erskine on Saturday (Feb. 8).
The Cobras won two out of three doubles matches for one point in the match, before winning five out of six singles points.
Tamie Chew and Gracie Waldron defeated Luiza Souza and Katie Loudermilk at No. 2 doubles by a sore of 7-5, before Kelli Stinchcomb and Zoe Heed defeated Eileen Rickert and Grace Coleman by a score of 6-3 at No. 3 doubles. Chew also posted a win at No. 1 singles with a 6-3, 7-6 win over Faith Wright at No. 1. Gabriela Del Val del Toro rebounded at No. 3 singles after dropping the first set 4-6 to win the next two sets 6-3, 6-3 over Souza. Heed swept Loudermilk in straight sets 6-1, 6-3 at No 4 singles, before Waldron defeated Rickert in three sets 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 at No. 5 singles. Stinchcomb closed things out at No. 6 singles with a 6-2, 7-6 victory over Coleman.
The Cobras (1-0) return to the courts next Saturday (Feb. 8) to face Benedict at the Coker Tennis Courts in non-conference action. First serve is set for 10:30 a.m.
McDonald's Player of the Match - Tamie Chew