Raleigh, NC – The William Peace women's tennis team dropped their season opener Saturday afternoon against Sweet Briar College, 6-3.
Abigail Nails and Rachael Peoples were responsible for all three of WPU's three points as they started off the day with a no. 3 doubles win over Anna Colvin and Samantha Yew. Nails topped Colvin in no. 4 singles; 6-2, 6-0. Peoples also picked up a two set win (6-0, 6-3) taking down Adwoa Sika at the no. 5 spot.
The Pacers return to action next on February 28 when they travel to take on Randolph.
Sweet Briar 6, William Peace 3
Doubles Competition
1. Gina Rutledge/AJ Lukanuski (SBC) def. Kristen Edwards/Brooke Campbell (WPU) 9-7
2. Caitlin Delmas/Baylee Worth (SBC) def. Sierra Wyse/Alexandra Dixon (WPU) 8-4
3. Abigail Nails/Rachel Peoples (WPU) def. Anna Colvin/Samantha Yew (SBC) 8-1
Singles Competition
1. Caitlin Delmas (SBC) def. Kristen Edwards (WPU) 6-0, 6-1
2. AJ Lukanuski (SBC) def. Alexandra Dixon (WPU) 6-1, 6-2
3. Gina Rutledge (SBC) def. Brooke Campbell (WPU) 6-4, 6-1
4. Abigail Nails (WPU) def. Anna Colvin (SBC) 6-2, 6-0
5. Rachel Peoples (WPU) def. Adwoa Sika (SBC) 6-0, 6-3
6. Georgia Kirkland (SBC) def. Olivia Egbert (WPU) 6-4, 6-2
Sweet Briar 2-0
William Peace 0-1
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