Posted: Mar 03, 2019
The Basics
Score: Wilkes 7, Roanoke 2
Records: Roanoke 1-1 | Wilkes 2-0
Location: Hilton Head, S.C.
The Lead: Wilkes topped Roanoke 7-2 in women's tennis action on Sunday in Hilton Head, S.C.
How it Happened:
- Sarah Malone and Dasha Yakhnis of Wilkes broke open the scoring by topping Madeline Herring and Kelly MacCluen 8-2 in No. 3 doubles.
- RC tied the match when Janny Alvarado and Carolyn Kitsock topped Dagney Markle and Alexa Cieri at No. 3 doubles.
- Wilkes would take No. 1 doubles to lead 2-1 heading into singles play, where they would win at No. 6, No. 4 and No. 1 to clinch the match.
- RC's lone win in singles came from Alvarado who downed Rachel Thomas 6-3, 5-7, 7-2. at No. 5.
Up Next: The Maroons will play Baldwin-Wallace at 1:30 p.m. in Hilton Head, S.C. on Monday.