Box Score 1 WINGATE, NC - The Newberry College men's and women's tennis team traveled to Wingate, NC to take on the Bulldogs ranked teams. Both teams fell 4-0 going up against Wingates #8 ranked men's team and #11 ranked women's team.
Women's Recap:
The Wolves showed resilience in doubles action, with Emma Arnal and Renee Dorval battling to a tight 5-7 defeat. Hazel Vernon and Lina Sarhan were locked in a 5-5 battle before their match went unfinished as Wingate clinched the doubles point.
In singles play, Newberry continued to compete at a high level. Arnal (6-6), Dorval (6-1, 4-4), and Aine Miralles (6-4, 0-1) all remained competitive in their respective matches, but their contests were left unfinished as the Bulldogs secured the victory.
Men's Recap:
In doubles action, James Vincent and Daniel Watson played a tight match but were edged out 4-5 before play was halted.
In singles competition, Joshua Fritz put up a strong effort, winning his first set 6-2. However, he dropped the second set 2-6 and was leading 1-0 in the third before the match was called. Senthen Reddy battled in his singles match, falling 2-6 in the opening set but nearly forcing a decisive third set before coming up just short in a 7-5 loss.
Both the men's and women's team will compete next at the Oakland Tennis Center against Mars Hill on March 5th.