Xavier University Athletics
Friday, March 1
Cincinnati, Ohio
6 PM
Xavier University
7
vs
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Dayton
Women's Tennis Tops Dayton to Extend Win Streak to Five
03.01.19 | Women's Tennis
Musketeers return to Eastern Hills to host ETSU Saturday, Cornell on Sunday
CINCINNATI - Xavier women's tennis moved its winning streak to five with a sweep of Dayton, 7-0. The Musketeers, now at 7-2, return to action tomorrow with ETSU at Eastern Hills Indoor Tennis Club.
"It was great seeing the girls step up today, especially with two girls out," said Lauren Fitz-Randolph. "Looking forward to seeing what more we can accomplish this weekend!"
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In doubles, the Musketeers opened play with a win in the No. 1 spot, 6-0 for Sophia Abelson and Kaitlin Ruether. Zoe Manion and Natalie Moyer secured the point with a 6-3 win in the No. 3 spot. Emily Thomas and Hunter Roper were tied, 4-4 in the No. 2 spot when the point was decided.
Xavier claimed all five singles matches that were played, each in two sets. Emily Thomas played in the No. 1 spot for the first time in her Xavier career, taking the two set win, 6-1, 6-2.
Hunter Roper took a 6-2, 7-5 win in the No. 2 spot. Kaitlin Ruether played in the No. 3 singles spot, winning 6-1, 6-0.
Natalie Moyer played No. 4 singles, winning 6-0, 6-3. Lauren Fitz-Randolph completed the sweep with a 6-2, 6-1 win in the No. 5 spot. Dayton did not field a player for No. 6 singles, giving Zoe Manion Xavier's seventh point.
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Singles
1. Thomas, Emily (XU) def. Emily Zargham (UD) 6-1, 6-2
2. Roper, Hunter (XU) def. Kelly Pleiman (UD) 6-2, 7-5
3. Ruether, Kaitlin (XU) def. Natalie Allen (UD) 6-1, 6-0
4. Moyer, Natalie (XU) def. Mary Brascia (UD) 6-0, 6-3
5. Fitz-Randolph, Lauren (XU) def. Kristina Benjamin (UD) 6-2, 6-1
6. Manion, Zoe (XU) def. No Player (UD) By ForfeitÂ
Xavier returns to Eastern Hills Indoor Tennis tomorrow to host ETSU at 4:30 p.m., then host Cornell on Sunday, March 3 at 9:00 a.m.
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"It was great seeing the girls step up today, especially with two girls out," said Lauren Fitz-Randolph. "Looking forward to seeing what more we can accomplish this weekend!"
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 THE MATCH |
Xavier claimed all five singles matches that were played, each in two sets. Emily Thomas played in the No. 1 spot for the first time in her Xavier career, taking the two set win, 6-1, 6-2.
Hunter Roper took a 6-2, 7-5 win in the No. 2 spot. Kaitlin Ruether played in the No. 3 singles spot, winning 6-1, 6-0.
Natalie Moyer played No. 4 singles, winning 6-0, 6-3. Lauren Fitz-Randolph completed the sweep with a 6-2, 6-1 win in the No. 5 spot. Dayton did not field a player for No. 6 singles, giving Zoe Manion Xavier's seventh point.
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 RESULTS: WRIGHT STATE |
1. Thomas, Emily (XU) def. Emily Zargham (UD) 6-1, 6-2
2. Roper, Hunter (XU) def. Kelly Pleiman (UD) 6-2, 7-5
3. Ruether, Kaitlin (XU) def. Natalie Allen (UD) 6-1, 6-0
4. Moyer, Natalie (XU) def. Mary Brascia (UD) 6-0, 6-3
5. Fitz-Randolph, Lauren (XU) def. Kristina Benjamin (UD) 6-2, 6-1
6. Manion, Zoe (XU) def. No Player (UD) By ForfeitÂ
Doubles
1. Abelson, Sophia/Ruether, Kaitlin (XU) def. Emily Zargham/Kelly Pleiman (UD) 6-0
2. Thomas, Emily/Roper, Hunter (XU) vs. Natalie Allen/Zoe Woods (UD) 4-4, unfinished
3. Manion, Zoe/Moyer, Natalie (XU) def. Kristina Benjamin/Mary Brascia (UD) 6-3
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 UP NEXT |
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
#1 Singles Match
12
Emily Zargham / 0 [UD]
12
66
#2 Singles Match
12
Kelly Pleiman / 0 [UD]
25
67
#3 Singles Match
12
Natalie Allen / 0 [UD]
10
66
#4 Singles Match
12
Mary Brascia / 0 [UD]
03
66
#5 Singles Match
12
Natalie Allen / 0 [UD]
21
66
#6 Singles Match
1
No player / 0 [UD]
0
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