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Mille Elsborg - WTEN vs Newberry
Hailey Franklin

Match Recap: Women's Tennis | | Hailey Franklin - Assistant Sports Information Director

Bearcats Drop Match to Newberry

GREENWOOD - The Lander women's tennis team (3-2, 0-0 PBC) fell 5-2 to Newberry College (2-2, 0-0 SAC) on Friday afternoon at the Joe Cabri Tennis Center. Despite a tough start in doubles play, the Bearcats showed resilience in singles, highlighted by Maria Jose Zarza's performance to remain undefeated at 5-0 this season.

Doubles Recap 

Newberry claimed the early edge by securing the doubles point, winning two of the three matchups. Lander's No. 2 pair of Bailee Martin and Evelyn Altmaier battled to a 7-5 victory, but Newberry took control at No. 1 and No. 3 to take the advantage heading into singles play.

Singles Recap

Lander responded with a strong showing in singles action, led by Mille Elsborg at No. 1, who delivered a gritty 6-4, 7-5 win over Emma Arnal. Zarza continued her unbeaten run at No. 3, overpowering Lina Sarhan with a 6-2, 6-0 victory. However, the Wolves secured the match by claiming the remaining four singles contests in straight sets.

UP NEXT 
Lander will look to bounce back in its next match against Young Harris (2-3) on Saturday, Feb. 22. Doubles will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Bob & Gayle Nichols Tennis Complex.
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