BLOOMSBURG, Pa. – Lauren Hayes and
Marian Hayes represented the Millersville women's tennis squad at this year's Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Atlantic Regional Tournament. The Hayes sisters faced off against competitors from West Chester University, West Virginia State University, Fairmont State, and a number of other represented institutions.*
In singles play, Lauren advanced to the round of 32 with a hard-fought win over Delaney Tingle, 6-3, 7(7)-6(3). Marian fell in her opening match to Maria Kaltakian, moving her into the consolation bracket. In doubles, the sisters won their opening match against a team from West Virginia State but were narrowly defeated in the second round by Fairmont State, 8-6.
*Recap and statistics will be updated when the scores from the consolation matches are announced.
"Overall, they had a good weekend," said tennis coach
Matt Helsel. "We're looking forward to hosting the University of the District of Columbia Tuesday. They are always a tough opponent, and it'll be a good test of where we are as a unit."
The Marauders are back at home Tuesday, Oct 7 at 2 p.m. when they host the Firebirds from the University of the District of Columbia at McComsey Tennis Courts.