The Belmont Abbey women's tennis team improved to 2-1 this afternoon with a 7-2 victory at UVA-Wise. The Highland Cavaliers are now 8-6.
Belmont Abbey took each of the first two singles competitions, with freshman Aisiri Jandyala defeating Daria Tyshchenko 6-2, 6-0. Following Jandyala was sophomore Teagan McNamara earning a 6-0, 6-1 win against Aya Melhem.
Jandyala and junior Alex Weber combined for an 8-5 win at #2 doubles, while freshmen Morgan Zahnd and Savannah Smith finished off doubles competition with a 9-7 win.
Singles
1. Aisiri Jandyala (BAC) def. Daria Tyshchenko (WISE) 6-2, 6-0
2. Teagan McNamara (BAC) def. Aya Melhem (WISE) 6-0, 6-1
3. Bailey Christoforatos (WISE) def. Savannah Smith (BAC) 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-5)
4. Rachele Subik (BAC) def. Marti Gay (WISE) 6-1, 6-4
5. Alex Weber (BAC) def. Mackenzie Lawson (WISE) 6-3, 6-3
6. Erika Noblett (BAC) def. Carlysle Funk (WISE) 6-2, 6-0
Doubles
1. Daria Tyshchenko/Marti Gay (WISE) def. Teagan McNamara/Rachele Subik (BAC) 8-0
2. Aisiri Jandyala/Alex Weber (BAC) def. Bailey Christoforatos/Aya Melhem (WISE) 8-5
3. Morgan Zahnd/Savannah Smith (BAC) def. Mackenzie Lawson/Serena Burgess (WISE) 9-7
Results