NEWBERRY, S.C. - Despite wins from sophomores Susana Aguirre and Ariel Strong in both doubles and singles action, the Newberry women's tennis team was knocked of 5-3 by the visiting Lander Bearcats.

Lander (1-0) opened the afternoon taking two points in doubles, while Newberry's (1-1) only victory in doubles action came at No. 1. In the No. 1 doubles match Aguirre (Guayaquil, Ecuador) and Strong (Cassatt, S.C.) topped Aurelia Ruffat and Cayce Bradley 8-2.

Newberry also earned points at No. 1 and No. 2 singles.

In the No. 1 singles match it was Strong who defeated Ruffat 6-3, 6-1. Aguirre earned two set victory over Eliza Adusumilli 6-2, 6-2.
Newberry's No. 6 singles player sophomore Shannon McManus (Charleston, S.C.) was in a tie-break battle with Lori Flick before the match was called due to rain.

The Wolves have a quick turnaround as they play host to UNC Pembroke on Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Cannon Tennis Courts.

Lander 5 - Newberry 3
Feb. 1, 2012
Newberry, S.C.
Cannon Tennis Courts

Singles
No. 1: Ariel Strong (NC) def. Aurelia Ruffat (LU) 6-3, 6-1
No. 2: Susana Aguirre (NC) def. Eliza Adusumilli (LU) 6-2, 6-2
No. 3: Brandi Cordell (LU) def. Romina Adum (NC) 6-4, 6-2
No. 4: Cayce Bradley (LU) def. Marina Ziehe (NC) 6-2, 6-2
No. 5: Raissa Adusumilli (LU) def. Emily Helsel (NC) 6-2, 6-1
No. 6: Shannon McManus (NC) vs. Lori Flick (LU) 6-7 Unfinished

Doubles
No. 1: Aguirre/Strong (NC) def. Ruffat/Bradley (LU) 8-2
No. 2: Cordell/E. Adusmilli (LU) def. Ziehe/Adum (NC) 8-2
No. 3: Nicola James/R. Adusmilli (LU) def. Amanda Simmons/McManus (NC) 8-3