HICKORY, N.C. - Impressive performances throughout the lineup led the Newberry women's tennis team to its fifth sweep of the season and first victory of conference play in a 9-0 win over Lenoir-Rhyne.

After struggling in doubles play only a day earlier, the Wolves cruised through doubles action beginning with an 8-0 win at No. 1 by the sophomore pairing of Susana Aguirre (Guayaquil, Ecuador) and Ariel Strong (Cassatt, S.C.). Newberry continued with an 8-2 win at No. 2 by sophomores Romina Adum (Guayaquil, Ecuador) and Marina Ziehe (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and an 8-3 victory at No. 3 by senior Amanda Simmons (Saluda, S.C.) and freshman Emily Helsel (Port Orange, Fla.).

In singles play the Wolves took all six matches from the Bears in straight sets, including a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 6 singles by sophomore Shannon McManus (Charleston, S.C.).

Reigning SAC Player of the Week, Aguirre, improved to 10-0 in singles play on the season.

Newberry next plays on March 2, in Orangeburg, S.C. against South Carolina State. The match with the Bulldogs is scheduled to begin at noon.

Newberry 9, Lenoir-Rhyne 0
Feb 22, 2012
Hickory, N.C.
Hickory High School

Singles
1. Ariel Strong (NEWW) def. Kelsey Love (L-R) 6-1, 6-4
2. Susana Aguirre (NEWW) def. Ivey Tant (L-R) 6-2, 6-1
3. Romina Adum (NEWW) def. Mariel Mena (L-R) 6-1, 6-3
4. Marina Ziehe (NEWW) def. Amanda Young (L-R) 6-2, 6-2
5. Emily Helsel (NEWW) def. Maggie Brown (L-R) 6-2, 6-2
6. Shannon McManus (NEWW) def. Blair McDonough (L-R) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
1. Ariel Strong/Susana Aguirre (NEWW) def. Kelsey Love/Mariel Mena (L-R) 8-0
2. Romina Adum/Marina Ziehe (NEWW) def. Ivey Tant/Amanda Young (L-R) 8-2
3. Amanda Simmons/Emily Helsel (NEWW) def. Maggie Brown/Blair McDonough (L-R) 8-3