Box ScoreMOREHEAD, Ky.— Morehead State women's tennis started its OVC slate with a 5-2 setback to Murray State on Friday afternoon at Sadler Courts.
The Eagles (0-11) continue to battle but have yet to notch a win this season. The Racers move their record to 6-4 on the year, winning four of their last five matches.
"I cannot put into words how proud I am of the effort that the girls' portrayed today," said Head Coach
Kevin Fulton. "Every match we play I know we're so close to putting it all together. Murray is a two-time defending champion and we put them on the brink of a loss today, but just couldn't quite get over the hump. We will bounce back and be ready to play Austin Peay tomorrow."
Senior
Ayaka Terashi picked up her third win of the season defeating Megan Blue in straight sets 6-4, 6-4. Freshman
Zina Mehikic followed in the footsteps of the elder Terashi, as she claimed her third win and first career OVC victory, taking down Amina Hadzic in three sets 7-5, 6-7, 6-4.
"Zina (Mehikic) played well beyond her freshman year today and Ayaka (Terashi) showed why, in my eyes, she's one of the best players in the OVC."
The duel of the day came down between junior
Hayley Wild and Haily Morgan.
Hayley Wild jumped out first claiming the first set 6-1 over Morgan, but would falter in both the second and third sets. Morgan claimed the final sets, with 7-5 victories in each.
The Racers claimed two of the doubles contest, gaining a point to start the day. Sophomore
Maria Orenella and
Hayley Wild were defeated 6-2 to the team of Blue and Hadzic. Sophomore
Aleksandra Savic and freshman
Lindsey Wild were also defeated 6-2 by their opponents Alina Schibol and Jeanne Masson.
The Eagles will have a quick turnaround and welcome Austin Peay to Saddler Courts on Saturday with a scheduled start time of 1:00 p.m.
