Marshall University Athletics
Sunday, February 12
Cincinnati, Ohio
2:00 PM
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Herd Tennis Downs Bearcats in Road Win, 6-1
2/12/2023 5:43:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Marshall takes six of seven matches
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Marshall University tennis team (4-3) closes week with a 6-1 road win over the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-6) on Sunday in Cincinnati.
"We played well in all spots today," Herd tennis head coach John Mercer said after the win. "We're learning after each match and it's great to see."
The Herd took the doubles point for the sixth straight match behind wins from Sophia Hurrion/Aisling McGrane at number two and Gabrielle Clairotte/Rieke Gillar at number three.
Marshall then took five of the six singles contests with Johanna Strom, Doroteja Joksovic, Andjela Lopicic and Hurrion winning in straight sets as Emma Vanderheyden won her match at number singles in a supertiebreak third set. Hurrion sealed the match with her win at number six singles.
RESULTS VS. UC
Doubles
1. Callie Flanagan / Cassie McLay (UC) vs. Emma Vanderheyden/Johanna Strom (MU), 4-5 unfinished
2. Sophia Hurrion/Aisling McGrane (MU) def. Kelli Niehaus/Maria Santilli (UC), 6-2
3. Gabrielle Clairotte/Rieke Gillar (MU) def. Sofia Bruno/Elizabeth Pendergast (UC), 6-2
ORDER OF FINISH: 2,3
Singles
1. Emma Vanderheyden (MU) def. Elizabeth Pendergast (UC), 7-5, 1-6, 1-0
2. Johanna Strom (MU) def. Callie McLay (UC), 6-2, 6-1
3. Doroteja Joksovic (MU) def. Maria Santilli (UC), 6-2, 6-3
4. Kelli Niehaus (UC) def. Aisling McGrane (MU), 1-6, 7-6, 1-0
5. Andjela Lopicic (MU) def. Callie Flanagan (UC), 6-2, 6-3
6. Sophia Hurrion (MU) def. Katie Ferguson (UC), 6-4, 6-0
ORDER OF FINISH: 3,2,6,5,1,4
UP NEXT
The Herd is back on court Friday in East Lansing, Michigan, as it takes on the Michigan State Spartans at 3 p.m.
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.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
"We played well in all spots today," Herd tennis head coach John Mercer said after the win. "We're learning after each match and it's great to see."
The Herd took the doubles point for the sixth straight match behind wins from Sophia Hurrion/Aisling McGrane at number two and Gabrielle Clairotte/Rieke Gillar at number three.
Marshall then took five of the six singles contests with Johanna Strom, Doroteja Joksovic, Andjela Lopicic and Hurrion winning in straight sets as Emma Vanderheyden won her match at number singles in a supertiebreak third set. Hurrion sealed the match with her win at number six singles.
RESULTS VS. UC
Doubles
1. Callie Flanagan / Cassie McLay (UC) vs. Emma Vanderheyden/Johanna Strom (MU), 4-5 unfinished
2. Sophia Hurrion/Aisling McGrane (MU) def. Kelli Niehaus/Maria Santilli (UC), 6-2
3. Gabrielle Clairotte/Rieke Gillar (MU) def. Sofia Bruno/Elizabeth Pendergast (UC), 6-2
ORDER OF FINISH: 2,3
Singles
1. Emma Vanderheyden (MU) def. Elizabeth Pendergast (UC), 7-5, 1-6, 1-0
2. Johanna Strom (MU) def. Callie McLay (UC), 6-2, 6-1
3. Doroteja Joksovic (MU) def. Maria Santilli (UC), 6-2, 6-3
4. Kelli Niehaus (UC) def. Aisling McGrane (MU), 1-6, 7-6, 1-0
5. Andjela Lopicic (MU) def. Callie Flanagan (UC), 6-2, 6-3
6. Sophia Hurrion (MU) def. Katie Ferguson (UC), 6-4, 6-0
ORDER OF FINISH: 3,2,6,5,1,4
UP NEXT
The Herd is back on court Friday in East Lansing, Michigan, as it takes on the Michigan State Spartans at 3 p.m.
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.
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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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,3
#1 Singles Match
123
711
Elizabeth Pendergast / 0 [UC]
560
#2 Singles Match
12
66
Cassie McLay / 0 [UC]
21
#3 Singles Match
12
66
Maria Santilli / 0 [UC]
33
#4 Singles Match
123
660
Kelli Niehaus / 0 [UC]
171
#5 Singles Match
12
66
Callie Flanagan / 0 [UC]
23
#6 Singles Match
12
66
Katie Ferguson / 0 [UC]
40
Order of Finish:
3,2,6,5,1,4
Players Mentioned
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