Box Score New Castle, Del. - Despite some strong doubles play, the Millersville University women's tennis team lost to the No. 5 team in the region, Wilmington University, on the road on Tuesday afternoon by a score of 7-0.
The Marauders fall to 3-13, while the Wildcats improve to 10-5.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
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Kelsey Heckert and
Victoria Hanus won their flight three doubles match, 6-4, their second win of their last three doubles matches.
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Katina Jones and
Jasmine Morris lost a very well-fought flight one doubles match, 7-5.
• Jones, the reigning PSAC East Athlete of the Week, also lost a very close flight one singles match, 7-6 (9-7), 6-2.
COACH HELSEL QUOTES
• "We played incredible doubles today against a conference championship caliber opponent. Easily the best doubles we've played in my three years here."
• "We carried that into singles pretty well. Wilmington is better than us, but we competed very well and I'm very pleased with how we played."
• "This team just keeps getting better. We're making large strides now and closing the gap between us and the really good teams. It's great to see."
NOTES
• Wilmington improves to 3-0 all-time against Millersville.
UP NEXT
• The Marauders stay on the road and travel to PSAC East opponent Kutztown on Saturday, April 6 for an 11 a.m. match.
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