Posted: Apr 12, 2019
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The University of Mount Olive Trojans defeated the Crusaders of North Greenville University 6-1 on Friday afternoon in Conference Carolinas women's tennis action at the John Neal Walker Tennis Center in Mount Olive, N.C.
MATCH INFORMATION
Location: John Neal Walker Tennis Center | Mount Olive, N.C.
Results: Box Score | Results
INSIDE THE RESULTS
- North Greenville came out of the doubles round winning two of the three matches claiming the doubles point.
- Ece Yuksel and Emma Burroughs dealt the No. 3 duo from NGU a 6-2 loss, while their No. 1 & 2 pairs won 6-1, 6-4 respectively.
- The Trojans picked up their game in the singles round as all UMO players won their singles flights to give UMO the 6-1 victory.
- Lina Maria Alarcon got the singles action started with a quick 6-2, 6-1 in the No. 2 flight.
- Emma Burroughs followed with a 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 6 and Deike Schipper won the No. 4 flight 6-1, 6-3.
- The odd numbers closed out the match as Carmen Espinos won the No. 5 flight 6-0, 6-0, and Arianna Orozco the No. 3 flight, 6-1, 6-1.
- Ece Yuksel finished the match with a three-set victory in the No. 1 singles flight 4-6, 6-2, 10-4.
KEY STATS
- Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (2,6,4,5,3,1).
UP NEXT
The Trojans return to the John Neal Walker Tennis Center on Wednesday for a Conference Carolinas showdown against Belmont Abbey College. The Trojans and Crusaders meet on the court at 2 pm on Senior Day where Emma Burroughs will be recognized from the women's team.