Marshall University Athletics
Herd Tennis Downs Dayton
2/5/2022 7:38:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Marshall takes its fourth-consecutive match
DAYTON, Ohio – The Marshall University tennis team (5-2) extended its winning streak to four matches as it defeated the Dayton Flyers, 6-1, on Saturday in Dayton.
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"We played well as the matches went on," Marshall tennis head coach John Mercer said after the victory. "I want to thank Dayton for hosting us and giving us a good, hard-fought match.
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Sophia Hurrion and Gabrielle Clairotte started doubles by cruising to a 6-0 win over Sarah DeMarco and Neena Kataauskas on court three. Emma Vanderheyden and Liz Stefnacic sealed the doubles point for the Herd on court one with a 6-3 victory over Erica Wojcikierwicz and Laura Greb.
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In singles, Marshall took five of the six matchups, all in straight sets, as Vanderheyden, Madi Ballow, Hurrion, Clairotte and Jutte Van Hansewyck all emerged victorious. Stefancic battled back after dropping the first set in her match, but fell in a super-tiebreak in the three-set battle.
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RESULTS VS. DAYOTN
DOUBLES
1. Emma Vanderheyden/Liz Stefancic (MU) def. Erica Wojcikiewicz/Laura Greb (DAY) 6-3
2. Paige Kompa/Elizabeth Hamilton (DAY) def. Madi Ballow/Jutte Van Hansewyck (MU) 6-4
3. Sophia Hurrion/Gabrielle Clairotte (MU) def. Sarah DeMarco/Neena Katauskas (DAY) 6-0
SINGLES
1. Emma Vanderheyden (MU) def. Erica Wojcikiewicz (DAY) 6-3, 6-2
2. Madi Ballow (MU) def. Neena Katauskas (DAY) 6-2, 6-2
3. Elizabeth Hamilton (DAY) def. Liz Stefancic (MU) 6-2, 3-6, 1-0
4. Sophia Hurrion (MU) def. Paige Kompa (DAY) 6-2, 6-1
5. Gabrielle Clairotte (MU) def. Laura Greb (DAY) 6-3, 6-1
6. Jutte Van Hansewyck (MU) def. Claire Ghidotti (DAY) 6-2, 6-1
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UP NEXT
Marshall returns action when it travels to Furman on Friday. Start time is scheduled for 11 a.m.
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"We played well as the matches went on," Marshall tennis head coach John Mercer said after the victory. "I want to thank Dayton for hosting us and giving us a good, hard-fought match.
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Sophia Hurrion and Gabrielle Clairotte started doubles by cruising to a 6-0 win over Sarah DeMarco and Neena Kataauskas on court three. Emma Vanderheyden and Liz Stefnacic sealed the doubles point for the Herd on court one with a 6-3 victory over Erica Wojcikierwicz and Laura Greb.
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In singles, Marshall took five of the six matchups, all in straight sets, as Vanderheyden, Madi Ballow, Hurrion, Clairotte and Jutte Van Hansewyck all emerged victorious. Stefancic battled back after dropping the first set in her match, but fell in a super-tiebreak in the three-set battle.
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RESULTS VS. DAYOTN
DOUBLES
1. Emma Vanderheyden/Liz Stefancic (MU) def. Erica Wojcikiewicz/Laura Greb (DAY) 6-3
2. Paige Kompa/Elizabeth Hamilton (DAY) def. Madi Ballow/Jutte Van Hansewyck (MU) 6-4
3. Sophia Hurrion/Gabrielle Clairotte (MU) def. Sarah DeMarco/Neena Katauskas (DAY) 6-0
SINGLES
1. Emma Vanderheyden (MU) def. Erica Wojcikiewicz (DAY) 6-3, 6-2
2. Madi Ballow (MU) def. Neena Katauskas (DAY) 6-2, 6-2
3. Elizabeth Hamilton (DAY) def. Liz Stefancic (MU) 6-2, 3-6, 1-0
4. Sophia Hurrion (MU) def. Paige Kompa (DAY) 6-2, 6-1
5. Gabrielle Clairotte (MU) def. Laura Greb (DAY) 6-3, 6-1
6. Jutte Van Hansewyck (MU) def. Claire Ghidotti (DAY) 6-2, 6-1
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UP NEXT
Marshall returns action when it travels to Furman on Friday. Start time is scheduled for 11 a.m.
FOLLOW THE #HERDFAMILY
For the latest information on Marshall women's tennis, follow on Twitter and Instagram at @Herd_Tennis, on Facebook at Herd Tennis and online at HerdZone.com.
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To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
---HerdZone.com---
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Players Mentioned
Season Hype
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