HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison women's tennis was unable to overcome early deficits, falling 5-2 to visiting Penn State on Saturday evening at the East Campus Tennis Courts.
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The Dukes fell to 1-3 on the year, while the Nittany Lions improved to 3-3.
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Daria Afanasyeva and
Kylie Moulin gave the Dukes an early advantage in doubles, winning 6-1 on court two over Olivia Ryan and Yvonna Zuffova. However, Penn State grabbed the 1-0 match lead after picking up a 6-3 win on court three and a close 7-5 victory on court one.
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In singles play, JMU tied the match at 1-1, as
Kylie Moulin won her second match of the day, defeating Gabrielle O'Gorman in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2.
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The Nittany Lions proceeded to pick up three straight wins on courts one, two and four to clinch the match.
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The other victory for the Dukes came by way of
Daniela Voloh on court six, as she quickly dispatched Ryan, 6-1, 6-2.
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The Dukes have a quick turnaround, as they host Cornell at the East Campus Tennis Courts on Sunday at 10 a.m.
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