In a compelling women's tennis match held at the Gary Clark Banks Sr. Tennis Center, Charleston Southern emerged victorious with a decisive 6-1 score against Presbyterian College. The Blue Hose initially took control by securing the doubles point but were unable to sustain their momentum as Charleston Southern dominated in singles play.
The contest began on a positive note for Presbyterian College as they clinched victories in two doubles matches. Madison Dennett and Elle Sceney showcased impressive teamwork, defeating Emmie Moore and Brenda Yoris from Charleston Southern with a resounding 6-2 score at the number three position. Soon after, McKenzie Davis and Mary Ellen Longmire sealed the doubles point for their team with a hard-fought 7-5 win over Kassandra Di Staulo and Marina Skegro at the number two slot.
However, the tide turned dramatically during the singles matches as Charleston Southern swept all six courts without dropping a set. Claudia Sanchez and McKenzie Davis gave their opponents a tough challenge, pushing them deep into both sets at the top of the lineup. Meanwhile, Madison Dennett engaged in an intense second-set tiebreak on court four but narrowly missed out on victory.
This match marked another strong performance for Charleston Southern, maintaining their undefeated record in the Big South Conference with an overall record of 15-4 and 5-0 respectively. Looking ahead, Presbyterian College will conclude their regular season against Radford on Saturday, April 12, at the Templeton Tennis Courts, with the first serve scheduled for 1 p.m.
As Presbyterian College prepares for their final regular-season match, they aim to build upon the promising start demonstrated in this encounter against Charleston Southern. Despite falling short, the team's ability to secure the doubles point indicates potential areas of strength that could be further developed in upcoming competitions.