Musketeers Fall Short Against Florida Gulf Coast

FORT MEYERS, Fla. – Xavier women's tennis fell with a 6-1 decision Wednesday against Florida Gulf Coast.

Sophia Abelson carried the Musketeers by clinching a victory at No. 5 singles. She defeated Julianna Curtis 6-2,4-6, 6-2. At No. 1 singles, Sydney Liggins fell short with a score of 6-1, 1-6, 6-3.

In doubles play, the Musketeers came to a close victory in the No. 3 spot. Sophomore Zoe Manion and freshman Rachael Reichenbach came close to a victory but fell short with a 6-7 decision.

The Musketeers fall to 4-7 on the spring season while FCGU improves to 5-3.

Xavier faces Troy on Thursday, March 9, in Fort Meyers, Fla. Troy University is 3-8 overall on the spring season. The Trojans started the season going on a six-game losing streak, however have found recent success against USC Upstate and UAB.

SINGLES

1. ORNBERG, Maja (FGCU) def. Sydney Liggins (XAV) 6-1, 1-6, 6-3
2. STAMPFLI, Breana (FGCU) def. Christina Di Lorenzo (XAV) 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3)
3. ASCUA, Julia (FGCU) def. Lauren Ghidotti (XAV) 6-4, 7-6 (8-6)
4. FALCETO FONT, Laura (FGCU) def. Rachael Reichenbach (XAV) 7-5, 6-1
5. Sophia Abelson (XAV) def. CURTIS, Julianna (FGCU) 6-2, 4-6, 6-2
6. KELLY, Sara (FGCU) def. Vanina Iordanova (XAV) 6-2, 4-6, 6-3

DOUBLES

1. ASCUA, Julia/CURTIS, Julianna (FGCU) def. Christina Di Lorenzo/Lauren Ghidotti (XAV) 6-3
2. STAMPFLI, Breana/ORNBERG, Maja (FGCU) def. Sophia Abelson/Sydney Liggins (XAV) 6-4
3. KELLY, Sara/FORSTER, Bridget (FGCU) def. Zoe Manion/Rachael Reichenbach (XAV) 7-6

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