Marshall University Athletics
Sunday, April 16
Bowling Green, Ky.
2:00 PM EST/ 1:00 PM CST
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Herd Tennis Sweeps Hilltoppers
4/16/2023 6:37:00 PM | Women's Tennis
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Marshall University tennis team (14-7) swept its former Conference USA rival WKU Hilltoppers (15-10), 4-0, on Sunday afternoon in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
"Good effort by everyone today. They were a very focused group," Herd tennis head coach John Mercer said of his team after the victory.
The duo of Emma Vanderheyden and Johanna Strom picked up a win at number one doubles, 6-3, to start the day for Marshall. Aisling McGrane and Sophia Hurrion then clinched the doubles point with a 6-3 triumph at number two doubles to give MU a 1-0 lead.
The Herd carried its momentum into singles as Hurrion won at number five singles, 6-1, 6-1, to make it 2-0.
Doroteja Joksovic then captured a 6-4, 6-2, win at number three singles to make 3-0 Marshall.
Vanderheyden then sealed the match at number two singles with a straight-set victory (6-4, 6-3).
RESULTS VS. WKU
DOUBLES
1. Emma Vanderheyden/Johanna Strom (MAR) def. Paola Cortez/Sayda Hernandez (WKU) 6-3
2. Aisling McGrane/Sophia Hurrion (MAR) def. Samantha Martinez/Mariana Zegada (WKU) 6-3
3. Sofia Blanco/Rachel Hermanova (WKU) def. Gabrielle Clairotte/Rieke Gillar (MAR) 6-2
Order of finish: 3, 1, 2
SINGLES
1. Johanna Strom (MAR) vs. Paola Cortez (WKU) 6-4, 4-2 UF
2. Emma Vanderheyden def. Rachel Hermanova (WKU) 6-4, 6-3
3. Doroteja Joksovic (MAR) def. Sayda Hernandez (WKU) 6-4, 6-2
4. Aisling McGrane (MAR) vs. Sofia Blanco (WKU) 6-1, 6-5 UF
5. Sophia Hurrion (MAR) def. Sunskrithi Damera (WKU) 6-1, 6-1
6. Andjela Lopicic (MAR) vs. Mariana Zegada (WKU) 6-3, 2-3 UF
Order of finish: 5, 3, 2
UP NEXT
The Herd finishes the regular season at James Madison on Saturday at 10 a.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!
"Good effort by everyone today. They were a very focused group," Herd tennis head coach John Mercer said of his team after the victory.
The duo of Emma Vanderheyden and Johanna Strom picked up a win at number one doubles, 6-3, to start the day for Marshall. Aisling McGrane and Sophia Hurrion then clinched the doubles point with a 6-3 triumph at number two doubles to give MU a 1-0 lead.
The Herd carried its momentum into singles as Hurrion won at number five singles, 6-1, 6-1, to make it 2-0.
Doroteja Joksovic then captured a 6-4, 6-2, win at number three singles to make 3-0 Marshall.
Vanderheyden then sealed the match at number two singles with a straight-set victory (6-4, 6-3).
RESULTS VS. WKU
DOUBLES
1. Emma Vanderheyden/Johanna Strom (MAR) def. Paola Cortez/Sayda Hernandez (WKU) 6-3
2. Aisling McGrane/Sophia Hurrion (MAR) def. Samantha Martinez/Mariana Zegada (WKU) 6-3
3. Sofia Blanco/Rachel Hermanova (WKU) def. Gabrielle Clairotte/Rieke Gillar (MAR) 6-2
Order of finish: 3, 1, 2
SINGLES
1. Johanna Strom (MAR) vs. Paola Cortez (WKU) 6-4, 4-2 UF
2. Emma Vanderheyden def. Rachel Hermanova (WKU) 6-4, 6-3
3. Doroteja Joksovic (MAR) def. Sayda Hernandez (WKU) 6-4, 6-2
4. Aisling McGrane (MAR) vs. Sofia Blanco (WKU) 6-1, 6-5 UF
5. Sophia Hurrion (MAR) def. Sunskrithi Damera (WKU) 6-1, 6-1
6. Andjela Lopicic (MAR) vs. Mariana Zegada (WKU) 6-3, 2-3 UF
Order of finish: 5, 3, 2
UP NEXT
The Herd finishes the regular season at James Madison on Saturday at 10 a.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:
3,1,2
#1 Singles Match
123
64UF
Paola Cortez / 0 [WKU]
42UF
#2 Singles Match
12
66
Rachel Hermanova / 0 [WKU]
44
#3 Singles Match
12
66
Sayda Hernandez / 0 [WKU]
42
#4 Singles Match
123
66UF
Sofia Blanco / 0 [WKU]
15UF
#5 Singles Match
12
66
Sunskrithi Damera / 0 [WKU]
11
#6 Singles Match
123
62UF
Mariana Zegada / 0 [WKU]
33UF
Order of Finish:
5,3,2
Players Mentioned
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