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Marshall Tennis Ends Weekend with Sweep of ULM
3/24/2024 7:16:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Dropped just one set across doubles and singles on the road
MONROE, La. – The Marshall University Tennis (13-6, 4-1 Sun Belt) finished the weekend with a 7-0 swept of the ULM Warhawks (1-11, 0-4 Sun Belt) in Monroe, Louisiana, on Sunday.
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"Today was a good day as we continue to improve outdoors," Herd Tennis head coach John Mercer said after the win. "Hopefully we'll be able to get two more outside this week."
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The Herd quickly captured the doubles point with Doroteja Joksovic and Andjela Lopicic not dropping a game in a 6-0 win at number three doubles. Johanna Strom and Emma Vanderheyden took their match 6-1 at number one doubles as MU took the doubles point. Sophia Hurrion and Aisling McGrane were leading 3-2 at number two doubles as their match went unfinished.
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Marshall then dominated the Warhawks in singles. Strom dropped just one game in a straight sets win at number one singles as Vanderheyden, Joksovic, Hurrion and Lopicic all took their respective contests in straight sets.
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Aisling McGrane battled back after dropping the second set to win her match on court five a super tiebreak third set to complete the sweep.
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RESULTS
Doubles
1. Johanna Strom/Emma Vanderheyden (MAR) def. Tamara Bachmann/Alice Klinteby (ULM) 6-1
2. Sophia Hurrion/Aisling McGrane (MAR) vs. Angela Del Campo Suarez/Giovanna Pereira (ULM) 3-2 unfinished
3. Doroteja Joksovic/Andjela Lopicic (MAR) def. Raquel Alvaro/Mackenzie King (ULM) 6-0
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Singles
1. Johanna Strom (MAR) def. Alice Klinteby (ULM) 6-0, 6-1
2. Emma Vanderheyden (MAR) def. Mariam Hatem (ULM) 6-1, 6-3
3. Doroteja Joksovic (MAR) def. Angela Del Campo Suarez (ULM) 7-5, 6-1
4. Sophia Hurrion (MAR) def. Giovanna Pereira (ULM) 6-4, 6-2
5. Aisling McGrane (MAR) def. Tamara Bachmann (ULM) 6-1, 7-6, 1-0 (5)
6. Andjela Lopicic (MAR) def. Mackenzie King (ULM) 6-4, 6-3
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UP NEXT
Marshall is back on the court Thursday as it hosts Texas State at 10 a.m.
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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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"Today was a good day as we continue to improve outdoors," Herd Tennis head coach John Mercer said after the win. "Hopefully we'll be able to get two more outside this week."
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The Herd quickly captured the doubles point with Doroteja Joksovic and Andjela Lopicic not dropping a game in a 6-0 win at number three doubles. Johanna Strom and Emma Vanderheyden took their match 6-1 at number one doubles as MU took the doubles point. Sophia Hurrion and Aisling McGrane were leading 3-2 at number two doubles as their match went unfinished.
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Marshall then dominated the Warhawks in singles. Strom dropped just one game in a straight sets win at number one singles as Vanderheyden, Joksovic, Hurrion and Lopicic all took their respective contests in straight sets.
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Aisling McGrane battled back after dropping the second set to win her match on court five a super tiebreak third set to complete the sweep.
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RESULTS
Doubles
1. Johanna Strom/Emma Vanderheyden (MAR) def. Tamara Bachmann/Alice Klinteby (ULM) 6-1
2. Sophia Hurrion/Aisling McGrane (MAR) vs. Angela Del Campo Suarez/Giovanna Pereira (ULM) 3-2 unfinished
3. Doroteja Joksovic/Andjela Lopicic (MAR) def. Raquel Alvaro/Mackenzie King (ULM) 6-0
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Singles
1. Johanna Strom (MAR) def. Alice Klinteby (ULM) 6-0, 6-1
2. Emma Vanderheyden (MAR) def. Mariam Hatem (ULM) 6-1, 6-3
3. Doroteja Joksovic (MAR) def. Angela Del Campo Suarez (ULM) 7-5, 6-1
4. Sophia Hurrion (MAR) def. Giovanna Pereira (ULM) 6-4, 6-2
5. Aisling McGrane (MAR) def. Tamara Bachmann (ULM) 6-1, 7-6, 1-0 (5)
6. Andjela Lopicic (MAR) def. Mackenzie King (ULM) 6-4, 6-3
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UP NEXT
Marshall is back on the court Thursday as it hosts Texas State at 10 a.m.
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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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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3
Order of Finish:
1,2,3,4,5,6
Players Mentioned
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