APSU Sports: Austin Peay Women’s Tennis
Murray, KY – Austin Peay State University women’s tennis team saw its two-match winning streak snapped when they ran up against a dangerous Murray State squad at the Bennie Purcell Tennis Courts, Tuesday.
The Racers dispatched the Lady Govs, 7-0, to drop Austin Peay below .500 in conference play.
Austin Peay (6-11, 3-4 OVC) remains in the hunt for a berth in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, which begins April 19th. Murray State (8-7, 5-1 OVC) continues to battle Eastern Kentucky and Eastern Illinois for a top seed in the tournament.“We had a number of close matches,” said head coach Ross Brown. “We got a bit passive when it got close though. A number of matches were winnable, but it didn’t go our way today.”
Only two Lady Govs were able to force a third set against the Racers. Sophomore Ornella Di Salvo pushed Carla Suga at No. 2 singles (3-6, 6-2, 6-3), while junior Andra Cornea forced Megan Blue to a final set at No. 3 singles (4-6, 6-3, 6-3).
Austin Peay concludes the regular season with a three-match homestand, beginning against Tennessee State (April 6th, 1:00pm) and Belmont (April 7th, 10:00am), this weekend.
Box Score
Singles competition |
1. Ashley Canty (MUR-W) def. CARRE, Alison (APSUW) 6-1, 6-4 |
2. Carla Suga (MUR-W) def. DI SALVO, Ornella (APSUW) 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 |
3. Megan Blue (MUR-W) def. CORNEA, Andra (APSUW) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
4. Erin Patton (MUR-W) def. TAVARES, Vanessa (APSUW) 6-2, 6-2 |
5. Carolyn Huerth (MUR-W) def. KARAC, Jovana (APSUW) 9-8 |
6. Suzaan Stoltz (MUR-W) def. COVINGTON, Julie (APSUW) 6-0, 6-0 |
Doubles competition |
1. DI SALVO, Ornella/CORNEA, Andra (APSUW) def. Ashley Canty/Carolyn Huerth (MUR-W) 8-4 |
2. Megan Blue/Carla Suga (MUR-W) def. CARRE, Alison/TAVARES, Vanessa (APSUW) 8-4 |
3. Erin Patton/Suzaan Stoltz (MUR-W) def. KARAC, Jovana/KUBEK, Mary Theresa (APSUW) 8-2 |
Match Notes |
Austin Peay 6-11, 3-4 OVC |
Murray State 8-7, 5-1 OVC |