Evansville Moves To 2-0 On Florida Trip
TAMPA, Fla. – In another close match, the Purple Aces women’s tennis team was able to earn another victory, defeating Hillsborough Community College, 4-3, on Tuesday.
“We struggled through some injuries and adversity this morning, but our team was able to overcome it and take down a very solid HCC squad,†University of Evansville head coach Jayson Wiseman said. “Kennedy Craig was outstanding in both singles and doubles and Doreen Crasta was able to go 2-for-2 in both. Andjela showed a ton of heart and determination to come from 4-1 down to close out the second set by winning five straight games and clinching the match for us.â€
Craig and Katie Delgado teamed up at #2 doubles and shut out HCC, 6-0. Marine Darzyan and Crasta played at top doubles, defeating Evana St. Clair and Jamie Young, 6-0. Marina Moreno and Angjela Brguljan’s match in the third flight went unfinished as UE clinched the point.
Over the six singles duels, the squads split as the Aces grabbed the 4-3 win. Brguljan handled Marian Ivanov at #3 singles, 6-3, 6-4. In the fourth flight, Crasta made it a perfect day with a win over Jessica Hignight, 6-3, 6-4.
Craig day with a stellar effort in the #5 spot, defeating St. Clair, 6-0, 6-0. Hillsborough picked up wins in flights 1, 2 and 6 to earn their three points.
