Xavier University Athletics

Women's Tennis Takes Road Win at Cincinnati
03.26.23 | Women's Tennis
CINCINNATI - Xavier women's tennis traveled across town, taking a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats on Sunday afternoon to move to 8-6 on the season.
The Musketeers are next in action on Friday, March 31 hosting DePaul, and Saturday, April 1, hosting Wichita State.
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In doubles, Xavier took the win on the No. 2 court, 6-3 for Imani Graham and Anna Roggenburk, but the Bearcats secured the point with a 6-4 win on No. 1 against Kat Lyman and Abby Nugent and a 7-6 win over Emily Flowers and Paulina Franco Martinessi on the No. 3 court.
Xavier pulled even with the first singles result, with Abigail Siminski taking a 6-1, 6-1 win on No. 4.Â
The Musketeers moved in front with a 6-2, 6-1 win for Imani Graham on No. 1 and made it a 3-1 lead with a 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 for Abby Nugent on court No. 3.
Xavier secure the match with a 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 win for Kat Lyman on court No. 4.
Cincinnati picked up results on No. 5 against Blessing Nwaozuzu. 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), and No. 6 against Emily Flowers, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.
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SINGLES
1. Imani Graham (XU) def. Elizabeth Pendergast (UC) 6-2, 6-1
2. Kat Lyman (XU) def. Cassie McLay (UC) 4-6, 6-2, 6-1
3. Abby Nugent (XU) def. Maria Santilli (UC) 7-6 (7-2), 6-4
4. Abigail Siminski (XU) def. Kelli Niehaus (UC) 6-1, 6-1
5. Callie Flanagan (UC) def. Blessing Nwaozuzu (XU) 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
6. Katie Ferguson (UC) def. Emily Flowers (XU) 6-1, 4-6, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Callie Flanagan/Cassie McLay (UC) def. Kat Lyman/Abby Nugent (XU) 6-4
2. Imani Graham/Anna Roggenburk (XU) def. Katie Ferguson/Kelli Niehaus (UC) 6-3
3. Sofia Bruno/Elizabeth Pendergast (UC) def. Emily Flowers/Paulina Franco Martinessi (XU) 7-6 (7-5)
Match Notes: Xavier 8-6 Cincinnati 5-11
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (4,1,3,2,5,6)
The Musketeers are next in action on Friday, March 31 hosting DePaul, and Saturday, April 1, hosting Wichita State.
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 THE MATCH |
In doubles, Xavier took the win on the No. 2 court, 6-3 for Imani Graham and Anna Roggenburk, but the Bearcats secured the point with a 6-4 win on No. 1 against Kat Lyman and Abby Nugent and a 7-6 win over Emily Flowers and Paulina Franco Martinessi on the No. 3 court.
Xavier pulled even with the first singles result, with Abigail Siminski taking a 6-1, 6-1 win on No. 4.Â
The Musketeers moved in front with a 6-2, 6-1 win for Imani Graham on No. 1 and made it a 3-1 lead with a 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 for Abby Nugent on court No. 3.
Xavier secure the match with a 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 win for Kat Lyman on court No. 4.
Cincinnati picked up results on No. 5 against Blessing Nwaozuzu. 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), and No. 6 against Emily Flowers, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.
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 RESULTS |
1. Imani Graham (XU) def. Elizabeth Pendergast (UC) 6-2, 6-1
2. Kat Lyman (XU) def. Cassie McLay (UC) 4-6, 6-2, 6-1
3. Abby Nugent (XU) def. Maria Santilli (UC) 7-6 (7-2), 6-4
4. Abigail Siminski (XU) def. Kelli Niehaus (UC) 6-1, 6-1
5. Callie Flanagan (UC) def. Blessing Nwaozuzu (XU) 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
6. Katie Ferguson (UC) def. Emily Flowers (XU) 6-1, 4-6, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Callie Flanagan/Cassie McLay (UC) def. Kat Lyman/Abby Nugent (XU) 6-4
2. Imani Graham/Anna Roggenburk (XU) def. Katie Ferguson/Kelli Niehaus (UC) 6-3
3. Sofia Bruno/Elizabeth Pendergast (UC) def. Emily Flowers/Paulina Franco Martinessi (XU) 7-6 (7-5)
Match Notes: Xavier 8-6 Cincinnati 5-11
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (4,1,3,2,5,6)
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,1,3
Order of Finish:
4,1,3,2,5,6
Players Mentioned
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