Hilton Head, SC - The Millsaps Women's Tennis Team completed their play in South Carolina with a win over Roanoke earlier today 6-3.
Today's victory marks the fifth straight for the Majors, as they finish the week of play in Hilton Head unbeaten with three non-conference wins. Millsaps clinched Thursday's match in singles play after winning two doubles matchups against the Maroons.
The duo of
Ashley Ford and
Audrey Bennett got things started by securing a convincing 8-1 win at the one spot.
Anna Brahce and
Tori Barbier then earned an 8-3 win at the three spot to close out doubles play with Millsaps leading 2-1.
In singles play,
Audrey Bennett earned a win at the one spot 6-4, 6-0. In the two spot, Roanoke earned a close, three-set win 6-3, 6-4, 10-5.
Mary Claiborne-Sharpe then earned a hard fought 7-6(3), 6-4 victory at the three spot.
The Majors clinched the match with
Tori Barbier earning a convincing 6-2, 6-0 victory as
Reya Hayek closed out the day of play in the sixth spot with a 6-4, 6-1 win.
With the 6-3 win, the Majors continue a five-match winning streak. Now at 8-2, Millsaps Women's Tennis will look to use the positive momentum for another non-conference matchup tomorrow.
The Majors will head to Demorest, Georgia to face Piedmont tomorrow, March 11th for play beginning at 11:00 am CST.
Millsaps vs Roanoke
Location: Hilton Head, SC
Singles1.
Audrey Bennett vs Emily Henderson
Millsaps 6-4, 6-02.
Jordyn Kanak vs Kaitlyn Diskerud
Roanoke 6-3, 4-6, 10-53.
Mary Claiborne-Sharpe vs Catherine Lee
Millsaps 7-6 (3), 6-44.
Tori Barbier vs Emma Barker
Millsaps 6-2, 6-05.
Anna Brahce vs Rhealyn Dinkins
Roanoke 6-3, 6-16.
Reya Hayek vs Lydia Day
Millsaps 6-4, 6-1
Doubles1.
Ashley Ford /
Audrey Bennett vs Emily Henderson / Kaitlyn Diskerud
Millsaps 8-12.
Reya Hayek /
Jordyn Kanak vs Emma Baker / Kristen McDowell
Roanoke 8-33.
Anna Brahce /
Tori Barbier vs Tracy Kile / Lydia Dey
Millsaps 8-3
Final Score:
Millsaps 6 Roanoke 3