Box Score SALISBURY, N.C. - Women's tennis comes up short in crucial conference match up against Catawba 3-4.
The afternoon started perfect for the Wolves as all three pairs emerged victorious.
Ish Singh/
Rosie Harfield and
Margarita Nikonorova/
Emma Arnal both won their matches 6-4.
Sofia Cardenas and
Aina Miralles were pushed further but still came down with the win 7-5.
Singles play saw three matches go into a third set. Nikonorova dominated her first 6-1 but let up in the second, sending her to a third set. Forced to 12 points, Margarita was able to finish the job 7-5, earning the Wolves their second point.
Miralles keeps her streak alive after a tight match. Dropping her first set, Miralles narrowly pushed a third set after taking the second 7-6. Playing her best set of the day, Miralles earned the Wolves their third point 6-3.
In an intense and heartbreaking match, the fate of the day lied in Harfield's court. Trading 6-1 sets to force a third, Harfield could not close out against the Indians, dropping her set while leaving everything on the court.
The Wolves travel to Wingate on Wednesday, March 27 at 2 P.M. to continue their conference play.