SUMTER, S.C. - Freshman
Ish Singh won at fifth singles, 6-1, 6-3, but the Wolves lost to Queens University of Charlotte, 4-1 on Thursday.
Appearing in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament for the first time since the 2017-18 season, Newberry earned the seventh seed and were matched up with second-seeded Queens. In doubles play, the honorable mention all-conference doubles pairing, juniors
Lucy Spice and
Amy Griffiths, won 7-5 at second doubles. Newberry's first team all-conference doubles pair, senior
Elisa Aguirre and junior
Judit Gonzalez Agud, lost at first doubles 3-6. Freshman
Rosie Harfield and sophomore
Rebecca Gibbons lost at third doubles as Queens took the team point to open the day.Â
Singh gave Newberry their only point of the match with a 6-1, 6-3 win at fifth singles. Spice and Aguirre never finished their matches as Queens tallied their decisive fourth point with wins over Gonzalez Agud at first singles, Griffiths at third singles, and Gibbons at sixth singles.Â
FAST FACTSÂ
- Newberry finishes the season 12-7, marking their 10th-consecutive winning season.
- Singh ended the year with seven wins in singles play.
- Spice and Griffiths earned their 15th win in doubles play.Â
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