(ASHLAND, Va.) – Randolph-Macon started off the three match homestand on the right foot with a victory over Hollins in ODAC women's tennis action on Friday. The Yellow Jackets never trailed in the contest and faced little trouble from the visitors.
The Basics
Score: Randolph-Macon 7, Hollins 2
Venue: Banks Tennis Courts
Records: Randolph-Macon 6-4, 4-3 ODAC; Hollins 2-14, 0-8 ODAC
How It Happened
- The Yellow Jackets jumped on top early with wins at third and second doubles. Brianne Bock (Sr., Chesapeake, Va. / Western Branch) and Sarah Paige White (Fr., Richmond, Va. / St. Catherine's) scored the first point with an 8-0 blanking at thirds against the team of Emily Jones and Izzy Ingwerson. Gabby Cifuentes (Sr., Stafford, Va. / Paul VI) and Rachael Johnston (Sr., Roanoke, Va. / Hidden Valley) weren't far behind and disposed of Hannah Miller and Anna Vreeling 8-1 at seconds.
- The closest contest of the day took place at first doubles with Grace Holderman (Jr., Roanoke, Va. / Cave Spring) and Adele Huffman (So., Granite Falls, N.C. / University Christian). It was the first time the duo played together and Huffman's first match at first doubles. Although they battled, the duo of Krishna Agrawal and Amelia Shaw took the 8-5 win.
- Once singles play started the Lemon and Black were quick to get another pair of points. Bock made it a 2-0 day with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Mei Shalaby at sixth singles. Johnston followed with a shutout of Hannah Miller in both sets to give R-MC a 4-1 lead.
- Huffman clinched the team victory with a quick match against Carla Kearney by scores of 6-0, 6-1. Cifuentes made it 6-1 with a win over Shaw who retired in the second set. Cifuentes took the first 7-5. White provided the final team points with a 6-1, 6-0 win against Vreeling.
- Holderman was locked in another tough battle at first singles, but eventually fell to Agrawal by scores of 6-2, 6-3.
Up Next
The Yellow Jackets are set to take on Virginia Wesleyan in a men's and women's doubleheader on Monday. Opening serves are set for 4 p.m.
