Newberry drops 8-1 decision to No. 9 Georgia College and State

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - The Newberry College women's tennis team dropped to 1-3 against NCAA opponents this season as they fell, 8-1, at No. 9 Georgia College and State University Friday.

Bethany Poppe (Califton, N.J.) won her first singles match of the season, defeating GC&SU's Whitney Lightfoot, 6-2, 6-1, in No. 6 singles.

The Lady Indians return home Wednesday to host Francis Marion for a 2 p.m. start.

No. 9 Georgia College and State 8, Newberry 1
Doubles
Cappo/Martin (GCSU) d. Mortimer/Hartley, 8-3
Skagegard/Intriago (GCSU) d. Kreidler/Poppe, 8-2
Davidsson/Acuna (GCSU) d. Clare/Miller, 8-2
Singles
Martin (GCSU) d. Mortimer, 6-2, 6-3
Skagegard (GCSU) d. Hartley, 6-1, 6-2
Davidsson (GCSU) d. Kreidler, 6-0, 6-0
Intriago (GCSU) d. Miller, 6-2, 6-1
Acuna (GCSU) d. Clare, 6-2, 7-5
Bethany Poppe (N) d. Lightfoot, 6-2, 6-1