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Majors Complete Play in SC Unbeaten with Win over Maroons

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

Singles

1. Audrey Bennett vs Emily Henderson Millsaps 6-4, 6-0
2. Jordyn Kanak vs Kaitlyn Diskerud Roanoke 6-3, 4-6, 10-5
3. Mary Claiborne-Sharpe vs Catherine Lee Millsaps 7-6 (3), 6-4
4. Tori Barbier vs Emma Barker Millsaps 6-2, 6-0
5. Anna Brahce vs Rhealyn Dinkins Roanoke 6-3, 6-1
6. Reya Hayek vs Lydia Day Millsaps 6-4, 6-1

Doubles

1. Ashley Ford / Audrey Bennett vs Emily Henderson / Kaitlyn Diskerud Millsaps 8-1
2. Reya Hayek / Jordyn Kanak vs Emma Baker / Kristen McDowell Roanoke 8-3
3. Anna Brahce / Tori Barbier vs Tracy Kile / Lydia Dey Millsaps 8-3

Final Score:
Millsaps 6 Roanoke 3
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Players Mentioned

Anna Brahce

Anna Brahce

5' 4"
Senior
Mary Claiborne Sharpe

Mary Claiborne Sharpe

5' 4"
Sophomore
Ashley Ford

Ashley Ford

5' 3"
Sophomore
Reya Hayek

Reya Hayek

5' 10"
Sophomore
Audrey  Bennett

Audrey Bennett

Freshman
Jordyn Kanak

Jordyn Kanak

Freshman
Tori  Barbier

Tori Barbier

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Anna Brahce

Anna Brahce

5' 4"
Senior
Mary Claiborne Sharpe

Mary Claiborne Sharpe

5' 4"
Sophomore
Ashley Ford

Ashley Ford

5' 3"
Sophomore
Reya Hayek

Reya Hayek

5' 10"
Sophomore
Audrey  Bennett

Audrey Bennett

Freshman
Jordyn Kanak

Jordyn Kanak

Freshman
Tori  Barbier

Tori Barbier

Freshman