JMU Wins Nail-Biter Against FAU, 4-3

Saturday, April 3

Charlotte, N.C.

Noon

James Madison University

FAU

4/3/2021 5:30:00 PM | Women's Tennis

Box Score

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – James Madison women's tennis closed its five-match road trip in thrilling fashion, taking down Florida Atlantic 4-3 on Saturday afternoon at Charlotte's Halton-Wagner Tennis Complex.

The Dukes improved to 9-3 on the year while Owls fell to 7-5.

JMU started off strong with two wins during doubles play. After FAU won on court one, redshirt sophomores Natalia Nikolopoulou and Daniela Voloh, claimed a 6-2 victory on court three over May Kimhi and Katerina Filip.

The team of redshirt sophomore Kylie Moulin and redshirt senior Jona Roka secured the doubles point with 6-3 win against Natalia Boltinskaya and Louie McLelland on court two.

In singles play, FAU tied it up at 1-1 with a straight-set win on court three. Moulin put JMU back in front with a 6-4, 6-4 victory on court four against Kimhi.

After the Owls answered with wins on courts one and two, taking a 3-2 match lead, Franco knotted things up at 3-3 with a come-from-behind win on court five. She downed Filip by scores of 3-6, 7-5, 6-4, setting up the deciding point on court six.

Voloh clinched the match, as she held off McLelland, 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-2.

QUOTING COACH SHELLEY JAUDON
"What an incredible match today from both teams. A lot of credit to FAU for the way they competed. Each court was a battle for every point, and I am so proud of how we just kept competing, no matter the score. This was a total team effort and a match that will help us finish the regular season strong next weekend. We can't wait to celebrate our seniors, Jona and Lexi, at home one last time!"

UP NEXT
The Dukes next take the court on Friday, April 9 as they host Marshall at the Hillside Courts. The match will begin at 1 p.m.