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

Lander Falls in Tight Battle Against Augusta Despite Strong Doubles Start

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Lander University's women's tennis team jumped out to an early lead in doubles play. However, Augusta mounted a singles comeback to claim a 4-3 victory at the Newman Tennis Center on Tuesday afternoon.
 
Doubles Recap
 
The Bearcats (8-8) dominated doubles, securing wins at the No. 1 and No. 3 positions to take a 1-0 lead heading into singles. 
 
Mille Elsborg and Maria Jose Zarza defeated Andrea Gonzalez and Juliana Martinez 6-3 on the top court, while Ella Sowman and Hannah Panchal outlasted their opponents 7-5 at No. 3. The No. 2 doubles match was left unfinished, tied at 5-5. 
 
Singles Recap
 
Lander carried that momentum into singles as Elsborg and Evelyn Altmaier cruised to straight-set victories at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, pushing the Bearcats ahead 3-0. Elsborg topped Gonzalez 6-4, 6-3, while Altmaier handled Martinez 6-2, 6-3.
 
However, Augusta (13-5) stormed back in the remaining singles matches to turn the tide. Bailee Martin came up short at No. 4 against Priscilla Landi, falling 7-5, 6-4. Panchal and Sowman both forced decisive third sets at No. 5 and No. 6 but couldn't fend off Augusta's surge, as Panchal fell 3-6, 6-1, 6-0, and Sowman dropped a 7-5, 1-6, 2-6 decision to Giovanna Patrocinio.
 
With the match tied at 3-3, all eyes turned to No. 3 singles, where Zarza battled until the end in a grueling three-set thriller. After taking the first set 7-5, she fought through a back-and-forth contest but ultimately fell to Luciana Bejarano 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2), sealing Augusta's comeback victory.
 
Despite the tough loss, Lander showed resilience in a competitive match. The Bearcats will look to bounce back in their next contest as they continue conference play.
 
UP NEXT 
Lander will look to regroup as they return home to face a tough challenge against No. 9 North Georgia on Friday, April 4, at noon at the Joe Cabri Tennis Center.
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