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Women’s Tennis Sweeps Contests at Wright State and Dayton
1/25/2020 11:06:00 PM | Women's Tennis
The Herd dropped just two matches between the two duals
DAYTON, Ohio – Marshall women's tennis started its dual season with a pair of victories on Saturday on the road over the Dayton Flyers, 7-0, and the Wright State Raiders, 5-2, in Dayton.
"Today was a nice start to the weekend," Marshall head coach John Mercer said after the wins. "I thought everyone played better as the day went along. I look forward to us competing tomorrow against Toledo."
Anna Smith, Jutte Van Hansewyck and Madison Riley did not drop a set as each won both of their doubles and singles matches on the day. Madi Ballow went undefeated in singles 2-0 and Daniela Dankanyach went 2-0 in doubles with her partner smith.
Marshall 7, Dayton 0
Doubles
1. Anna Smith/Daniela Dankanych (MU) def. Paige Kompa/Natalie Allen (UD) 6-2
2. Madi Ballow/Liz Stefancic (MU) vs. Kelly Pleiman/Elizabeth Hamilton (UD) 4-4 DNF
3. Madison Riley/Jutte Van Hansewyck (MU) def. Anna Delaney/Erica Wojcikiewicz (UD) 6-1
Singles
1. Anna Smith (MU) def. Kelly Pleiman (UD) 6-1, 6-1
2. Daniela Dankanych (MU) def. Paige Kompa (UD) 6-0, 6-0
3. Jutte Van Hansewyck (MU) def. Emily Zargham (UD) 6-0, 6-2
4. Liz Stefancic (MU) def. Erica Wojcikiewicz (UD) 6-4, 3-6, 10-8
5. Madi Ballow (MU) def. Natalie Allen (UD) 6-3, 6-2
6. Madison Riley (MU) def. Claire Ghidotti (UD) 6-0, 6-2
Marshall 5, Wright State 2
Doubles
1. Anna Smith/Daniela Dankanych (MU) def. Craciun/Milano (WSU) 6-1
2. Whitney/Pelayo (WSU) def. Madi Ballow/Liz Stefancic (MU) 6-1
3. Madison Riley/Jutte Van Hansewyck (MU) def. Reynolds/Jones (WSU) 6-3
Singles
1. Anna Smith (MU) def. Cracion (WSU) 6-0, 6-0
2. Pelayo (WSU) def. Daniela Dankanych (MU) 6-7, 6-0, 10-5
3. Milano (WSU) def. Liz Stefancic (MU) 6-3, 6-2
4. Jutte Van Hansewyck (MU) def. Whitney (WSU) 6-3, 6-4, 10-2
5. Madi Ballow (MU) def. Reynolds (WSU) 6-3, 6-4
6. Madison Riley (MU) def. Jones (WSU) 6-0, 6-2
UP NEXT
The finishes the weekend with a dual at Toledo in Sunday afternoon.
For the latest information on Marshall women's tennis, follow on Twitter at @Herd_Tennis, on Facebook at Herd Tennis and online at HerdZone.com.
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"Today was a nice start to the weekend," Marshall head coach John Mercer said after the wins. "I thought everyone played better as the day went along. I look forward to us competing tomorrow against Toledo."
Anna Smith, Jutte Van Hansewyck and Madison Riley did not drop a set as each won both of their doubles and singles matches on the day. Madi Ballow went undefeated in singles 2-0 and Daniela Dankanyach went 2-0 in doubles with her partner smith.
Marshall 7, Dayton 0
Doubles
1. Anna Smith/Daniela Dankanych (MU) def. Paige Kompa/Natalie Allen (UD) 6-2
2. Madi Ballow/Liz Stefancic (MU) vs. Kelly Pleiman/Elizabeth Hamilton (UD) 4-4 DNF
3. Madison Riley/Jutte Van Hansewyck (MU) def. Anna Delaney/Erica Wojcikiewicz (UD) 6-1
Singles
1. Anna Smith (MU) def. Kelly Pleiman (UD) 6-1, 6-1
2. Daniela Dankanych (MU) def. Paige Kompa (UD) 6-0, 6-0
3. Jutte Van Hansewyck (MU) def. Emily Zargham (UD) 6-0, 6-2
4. Liz Stefancic (MU) def. Erica Wojcikiewicz (UD) 6-4, 3-6, 10-8
5. Madi Ballow (MU) def. Natalie Allen (UD) 6-3, 6-2
6. Madison Riley (MU) def. Claire Ghidotti (UD) 6-0, 6-2
Marshall 5, Wright State 2
Doubles
1. Anna Smith/Daniela Dankanych (MU) def. Craciun/Milano (WSU) 6-1
2. Whitney/Pelayo (WSU) def. Madi Ballow/Liz Stefancic (MU) 6-1
3. Madison Riley/Jutte Van Hansewyck (MU) def. Reynolds/Jones (WSU) 6-3
Singles
1. Anna Smith (MU) def. Cracion (WSU) 6-0, 6-0
2. Pelayo (WSU) def. Daniela Dankanych (MU) 6-7, 6-0, 10-5
3. Milano (WSU) def. Liz Stefancic (MU) 6-3, 6-2
4. Jutte Van Hansewyck (MU) def. Whitney (WSU) 6-3, 6-4, 10-2
5. Madi Ballow (MU) def. Reynolds (WSU) 6-3, 6-4
6. Madison Riley (MU) def. Jones (WSU) 6-0, 6-2
UP NEXT
The finishes the weekend with a dual at Toledo in Sunday afternoon.
For the latest information on Marshall women's tennis, follow on Twitter at @Herd_Tennis, on Facebook at Herd Tennis and online at HerdZone.com.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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