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Tuesday, April 10
Harrisonburg, Va.
3 p.m.
James Madison University
0
vs
4
VCU
Dukes Falter Against VCU, 4-0
4/10/2018 6:20:00 PM | Women's Tennis
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison women's tennis dropped its second consecutive match following a 4-0 defeat against VCU on Tuesday afternoon at the Hillside Courts.
The Dukes fell to 17-3 on the year, while VCU improved to 13-4.
In doubles, the Dukes grabbed a quick win after junior Emma Petersen and freshman Anna Makarova dispatched VCU's Paola Delgado and Sofia Sualehe, 6-2, at No. 2. However, VCU grabbed victories at No 1 and No. 3 doubles to clinch the point and take a 1-0 lead heading into singles play.
In singles, straight-set wins at the No. 3, 4 and 5 positions allowed VCU to clinch the match by a 4-0 decision.
With the match clinched, play was stopped, with the Dukes leading at No. 1, 2 and 6 singles.
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QUOTING HEAD COACH JAMES BRYCE
"I'm disappointed with how we played today, but credit to VCU for capitalizing when they needed to. We need to refocus and reset for a quick turnaround against Longwood on Thursday."
UP NEXT
The Dukes will travel to Farmville, Va., for matchup with Longwood, this Thursday, April, 12.
The Dukes fell to 17-3 on the year, while VCU improved to 13-4.
In doubles, the Dukes grabbed a quick win after junior Emma Petersen and freshman Anna Makarova dispatched VCU's Paola Delgado and Sofia Sualehe, 6-2, at No. 2. However, VCU grabbed victories at No 1 and No. 3 doubles to clinch the point and take a 1-0 lead heading into singles play.
In singles, straight-set wins at the No. 3, 4 and 5 positions allowed VCU to clinch the match by a 4-0 decision.
With the match clinched, play was stopped, with the Dukes leading at No. 1, 2 and 6 singles.
Photo of the Match: View Full Gallery
QUOTING HEAD COACH JAMES BRYCE
"I'm disappointed with how we played today, but credit to VCU for capitalizing when they needed to. We need to refocus and reset for a quick turnaround against Longwood on Thursday."
UP NEXT
The Dukes will travel to Farmville, Va., for matchup with Longwood, this Thursday, April, 12.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,1,3
#1 Singles Match
123
Anna Rasmussen / 0 [VCUW]
450
62UF
#2 Singles Match
1234
Paola Delgado / 0 [VCUW]
3600
631UF
#3 Singles Match
12
Marina Alcaide / 0 [VCUW]
66
14
#4 Singles Match
12
Noumea Witmus / 0 [VCUW]
66
34
#5 Singles Match
12
Sofia Sualehe / 0 [VCUW]
66
01
#6 Singles Match
123
Melissa Ifidzhen / 0 [VCUW]
600
73UF
Order of Finish:
5,3,4
Players Mentioned
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