Marshall University Athletics
Friday, October 18
Charlottesville, Va.
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Marshall University
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ITA Atlantic Regional - Day 2
Herd Tennis Closes Big Second Day at ITA Atlantic Regional
10/18/2024 8:04:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Hurrion, Vanderheyden advance in singles; McGrane, Van Hout in doubles
Championship Fund
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Marshall Tennis Team saw a pair advance in singles and a duo in doubles to the Round of 32 on day two of the ITA Atlantic Regional on Friday.
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"Nice wins for everyone today as we continue to build for January," Herd Tennis Head Coach John Mercer said.
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In singles, Emma Vanderheyden started the day against Vaida Matuseviciute of George Washington. Vanderheyden took her opening set 7-5, but fell 6-3 in the second as it went to a third set. The senior stepped up and won her match with a 6-3 triumph in the final frame.
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Sophia Hurrion followed on the singles courts. Hurrion took down George Washington's Patricia Rogozoveca in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3, to advance to the Round of 32.
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In doubles action, Aisling McGrane with partner Nel Van Hout gutted out a tiebreak victory, 8-7 (5), over ODU's Mya Byrd and Allison Isaacs to advance to the Round of 32.
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Hurrion and Vanderheyden withdrew from their doubles match due to injury.
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RESULTS
Main Draw Singles
Round of 64
Emma Vanderheyden (MU) def. Vaida Matuseviciute (GW), 7-5, 3-6, 6-3
Sophia Hurrion (MU) def. Patricia Rogozoveca (GW), 7-5, 6-3
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Main Draw Doubles
Round of 64
Natasha Kavarana/Emily Novikov (GTOWN) def. Sophia Hurrion/Emma Vanderheyden (MU), withdraw inj.
Aisling McGrane/Nel Van Hout (MU) def. Mya Byrd/Allison Isaacs (ODU), 8-7 (5)
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UP NEXT
Vanderheyden is scheduled to play in Round of 32 singles action at 9:30 am with Hurrion scheduled to go at 11 am. McGrane and Van Hout's doubles contest is scheduled to start at 4:30 pm.
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To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall tennis, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall tennis.
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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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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Marshall Tennis Team saw a pair advance in singles and a duo in doubles to the Round of 32 on day two of the ITA Atlantic Regional on Friday.
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"Nice wins for everyone today as we continue to build for January," Herd Tennis Head Coach John Mercer said.
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In singles, Emma Vanderheyden started the day against Vaida Matuseviciute of George Washington. Vanderheyden took her opening set 7-5, but fell 6-3 in the second as it went to a third set. The senior stepped up and won her match with a 6-3 triumph in the final frame.
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Sophia Hurrion followed on the singles courts. Hurrion took down George Washington's Patricia Rogozoveca in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3, to advance to the Round of 32.
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In doubles action, Aisling McGrane with partner Nel Van Hout gutted out a tiebreak victory, 8-7 (5), over ODU's Mya Byrd and Allison Isaacs to advance to the Round of 32.
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Hurrion and Vanderheyden withdrew from their doubles match due to injury.
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RESULTS
Main Draw Singles
Round of 64
Emma Vanderheyden (MU) def. Vaida Matuseviciute (GW), 7-5, 3-6, 6-3
Sophia Hurrion (MU) def. Patricia Rogozoveca (GW), 7-5, 6-3
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Main Draw Doubles
Round of 64
Natasha Kavarana/Emily Novikov (GTOWN) def. Sophia Hurrion/Emma Vanderheyden (MU), withdraw inj.
Aisling McGrane/Nel Van Hout (MU) def. Mya Byrd/Allison Isaacs (ODU), 8-7 (5)
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UP NEXT
Vanderheyden is scheduled to play in Round of 32 singles action at 9:30 am with Hurrion scheduled to go at 11 am. McGrane and Van Hout's doubles contest is scheduled to start at 4:30 pm.
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To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall tennis, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall tennis.
Â
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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