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Winner Lander University LUWT25 (11-8)
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Mars Hill MHUW (0-16)
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Hailey Franklin

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

Lander Rolls Past Mars Hill to Cap Off Nonconference Action

MARS HILL, N.C. - The Lander University women's tennis team wrapped up its nonconference regular season slate in dominant fashion Friday afternoon, blanking Mars Hill 7-0 at the Hart Tennis Center. The Bearcats improved to 11-8 overall with the sweep, while the Lions dropped to 0-16. 

Doubles Recap

Lander came out firing in doubles, taking all three matches to claim the early point. At the top spot, Mille Elsborg and Maria Jose Zarza made quick work of Mars Hill's Shakti Mishra and Willa Gettys with a 6-0 shutout. 

On Court 2, Becca Latty and Fe Batoon cruised past Brookleigh Hess and Versha Yadav 6-1. The No. 3 duo of Hannah Panchal and Micaela Pallete secured a win by default.

Singles Recap

The Bearcats remained in control through singles play, winning all six matches — including two more by default. 

Zarza led the charge with a 6-4, 6-3 victory at No. 1 singles, while Bailee Martin was dominant on Court 2 with a 6-2, 6-0 win. 

Panchal continued the trend with a 6-2, 6-3 performance at No. 3, and Batoon posted a perfect 6-0, 6-0 line on Court 4.

Pallete and Latty each earned default wins at the No. 5 and 6 positions, respectively, capping a flawless team effort.

Lander heads into its final stretch of conference play with momentum and confidence following a commanding nonconference finale.

UP NEXT 
Lander wraps up the regular season in a Peach Belt Conference matchup against Columbus State on Saturday, April 19, at 11 a.m. at the Joe Cabri Tennis Center in Greenwood, S.C. The match also marks Senior Day and the annual Code Blue game.
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