Marshall University Athletics
Sunday, March 26
Troy, Ala.
11:00 AM EST/ 10:00 AM CST
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Herd Tennis Falls at Troy
3/26/2023 8:54:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Strom moves to 13-1 this spring in singles
TROY, Ala. – The Marshall University tennis team (9-6, 3-2 Sun Belt) dropped its contest at Troy (9-5, 2-3), 4-2, on Sunday.
 "Just got off to a good start winning doubles and started ok in singles but just need to maintain our good level a little longer. Experiences like this should make us better," Herd head coach John Mercer said.
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The Herd captured the doubles point with a 6-1 victory at number two doubles by Aisling McGrane and Sophia Hurrion along with a 7-5 win by Emma Vanderheyden and Johanna Strom at number one doubles.
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Strom also moved to 13-1 in singles during the spring with a straight-set win at number two singles.
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RESULTS VS. TROY
Doubles
No. 1 - Emma Vanderheyden/Johanna Strom (MAR) def. Andrea Widing/Avdeeva, Valeriia (TROY) 7-5
No. 2 - Aisling McGrane/Sophia Hurrion (MAR) def. Hagar Amin/Maria Guirguis (TROY) 6-1
No. 3 – Kristina Kukaras/Franziska Ahrend (TROY) def. Gabrielle Clairotte/Rieke Gillar (MAR) 6-1
Order: 3, 2, 1
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Singles
No. 1 - Kristina Kukaras (TROY) def. Emma Vanderheyden (MAR) 6-3, 6-3
No. 2 - Johanna Strom (MAR) def. Hagar Amin (TROY) 6-1, 6-4
No. 3 – Valeriia Avdeeva (TROY) def. Dorotegja Joksovic (MAR) 7-6 (7-4), 6-4
No. 4 – Maria Guirguis (TROY) def. Aisling McGrane (MAR) 6-4, 6-4
No. 5 - Olivia Elliott (TROY) vs. Andjela Lopicic (MAR) 3-6, 6-2, 2-2, unfinished
No. 6 – Franziska Ahrend (TROY) def. Sophia Hurrion (MAR) 4-6, 6-2, 6-2
Order of finish: 4, 1, 2, 3, 6
UP NEXT
The Herd is set to be back on the court Friday in San Marcos, Texas, against Texas State at 3 p.m. EST/2 p.m. CST.
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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!
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 "Just got off to a good start winning doubles and started ok in singles but just need to maintain our good level a little longer. Experiences like this should make us better," Herd head coach John Mercer said.
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The Herd captured the doubles point with a 6-1 victory at number two doubles by Aisling McGrane and Sophia Hurrion along with a 7-5 win by Emma Vanderheyden and Johanna Strom at number one doubles.
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Strom also moved to 13-1 in singles during the spring with a straight-set win at number two singles.
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RESULTS VS. TROY
Doubles
No. 1 - Emma Vanderheyden/Johanna Strom (MAR) def. Andrea Widing/Avdeeva, Valeriia (TROY) 7-5
No. 2 - Aisling McGrane/Sophia Hurrion (MAR) def. Hagar Amin/Maria Guirguis (TROY) 6-1
No. 3 – Kristina Kukaras/Franziska Ahrend (TROY) def. Gabrielle Clairotte/Rieke Gillar (MAR) 6-1
Order: 3, 2, 1
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Singles
No. 1 - Kristina Kukaras (TROY) def. Emma Vanderheyden (MAR) 6-3, 6-3
No. 2 - Johanna Strom (MAR) def. Hagar Amin (TROY) 6-1, 6-4
No. 3 – Valeriia Avdeeva (TROY) def. Dorotegja Joksovic (MAR) 7-6 (7-4), 6-4
No. 4 – Maria Guirguis (TROY) def. Aisling McGrane (MAR) 6-4, 6-4
No. 5 - Olivia Elliott (TROY) vs. Andjela Lopicic (MAR) 3-6, 6-2, 2-2, unfinished
No. 6 – Franziska Ahrend (TROY) def. Sophia Hurrion (MAR) 4-6, 6-2, 6-2
Order of finish: 4, 1, 2, 3, 6
UP NEXT
The Herd is set to be back on the court Friday in San Marcos, Texas, against Texas State at 3 p.m. EST/2 p.m. CST.
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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!
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,2,1
#1 Singles Match
12
33
Kristina Kukaras / 0 [TROY]
66
#2 Singles Match
12
66
Hagar Amin / 0 [TROY]
14
#3 Singles Match
12
64
Valeriia Avdeeva / 0 [TROY]
76
#4 Singles Match
12
44
Maria Guirgis / 0 [TROY]
66
#5 Singles Match
1234
622UF
Olivia Elliott / 0 [TROY]
362UF
#6 Singles Match
123
622
Franziska Ahrend / 0 [TROY]
466
Order of Finish:
4,1,2,3,6
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