Marshall University Athletics
Thursday, March 28
Huntington, W.Va.
11:00 AM
Marshall University
7
vs
0
Texas State
Herd Tennis Sweeps Contest Against Texas State
3/28/2024 4:54:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Marshall extends winning streak to five matches
Championship Fund
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Tennis (14-6, 5-1 Sun Belt) opened the weekend with a 7-0 sweep of the Texas State Bobcats (9-4, 3-2 Sun Belt) to extend its winning streak to five matches on Thursday in Huntington.
"I thought we started really well in doubles, which set the tone for us in the match," Herd Tennis head coach John Mercer said after the match. "It was good that Dora and Ash got off to a really good start and kept that momentum going in singles to put them in a hole, which makes it tough mentally for your opponent. Then we finished strong with some competitive matches. Look forward to Saturday and we have to do it all over again."
The Herd made quick work of the Bobcats in doubles with Johanna Strom and Emma Vanderheyden dropping just a game on court one in a 6-1 win. Sophia Hurrion and Aisling McGrane then followed with a 6-3 triumph on court two to seal the doubles point.
Then it was all MU in singles. Doroteja Joksovic finished first on court three with a 6-1, 6-2, victory. McGrane followed with a 6-4, 6-3 win at number six singles. Strom clinched the contest on court one in straight sets (6-1, 7-5).
Vanderheyden, Hurrion and Rieke Gillar then completed the sweep with each taking three-set battles on courts two, four and five respectively.
RESULTS
Doubles
1. Johanna Strom/Emma Vanderheyden (MAR) def. Sofia Fortuno/Maria Lora (TXST) 6-1
2. Sophia Hurrion/Aisling McGrane (MAR) def. Jadeh Chan/Mae McCutheon (TXST) 6-3
3. Gabrielle Clairotte/Rieke Gillar (MAR) vs. Emma Carr/Emily Niers (TXST) 5-2
Order of finish: 1, 2
Singles
1. Johanna Strom (MAR) def. Kiana Graham (TXST) 6-1, 7-5
2. Emma Vanderheyden (MAR) def. Callie Creath (TXT) 0-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2
3. Doroteja Joksovic (MAR) def. Emily Niers (TXST) 6-1, 6-2
4. Sophia Hurrion (MAR) def. Sofia Fortuno (TXST) 6-0, 2-6, 6-4
5. Rieke Gillar (MAR) def. Andrea Pineda (TXST) 6-1, 1-6, 6-2
6. Aisling McGrane (MAR) def. Maria Lora (TXST) 6-3, 6-3
Order of finish: 3, 6, 1, 5, 4, 2
UP NEXT
Marshall concludes its home weekend on Saturday at 10 a.m. when it hosts Louisiana.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall tennis, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall tennis.
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!
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Tennis (14-6, 5-1 Sun Belt) opened the weekend with a 7-0 sweep of the Texas State Bobcats (9-4, 3-2 Sun Belt) to extend its winning streak to five matches on Thursday in Huntington.
"I thought we started really well in doubles, which set the tone for us in the match," Herd Tennis head coach John Mercer said after the match. "It was good that Dora and Ash got off to a really good start and kept that momentum going in singles to put them in a hole, which makes it tough mentally for your opponent. Then we finished strong with some competitive matches. Look forward to Saturday and we have to do it all over again."
The Herd made quick work of the Bobcats in doubles with Johanna Strom and Emma Vanderheyden dropping just a game on court one in a 6-1 win. Sophia Hurrion and Aisling McGrane then followed with a 6-3 triumph on court two to seal the doubles point.
Then it was all MU in singles. Doroteja Joksovic finished first on court three with a 6-1, 6-2, victory. McGrane followed with a 6-4, 6-3 win at number six singles. Strom clinched the contest on court one in straight sets (6-1, 7-5).
Vanderheyden, Hurrion and Rieke Gillar then completed the sweep with each taking three-set battles on courts two, four and five respectively.
RESULTS
Doubles
1. Johanna Strom/Emma Vanderheyden (MAR) def. Sofia Fortuno/Maria Lora (TXST) 6-1
2. Sophia Hurrion/Aisling McGrane (MAR) def. Jadeh Chan/Mae McCutheon (TXST) 6-3
3. Gabrielle Clairotte/Rieke Gillar (MAR) vs. Emma Carr/Emily Niers (TXST) 5-2
Order of finish: 1, 2
Singles
1. Johanna Strom (MAR) def. Kiana Graham (TXST) 6-1, 7-5
2. Emma Vanderheyden (MAR) def. Callie Creath (TXT) 0-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2
3. Doroteja Joksovic (MAR) def. Emily Niers (TXST) 6-1, 6-2
4. Sophia Hurrion (MAR) def. Sofia Fortuno (TXST) 6-0, 2-6, 6-4
5. Rieke Gillar (MAR) def. Andrea Pineda (TXST) 6-1, 1-6, 6-2
6. Aisling McGrane (MAR) def. Maria Lora (TXST) 6-3, 6-3
Order of finish: 3, 6, 1, 5, 4, 2
UP NEXT
Marshall concludes its home weekend on Saturday at 10 a.m. when it hosts Louisiana.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall tennis, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall tennis.
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:
1,2
#1 Singles Match
12
Kiana Graham / 0 [TXST]
15
67
#2 Singles Match
123
Callie Creath / 0 [TXST]
662
076
#3 Singles Match
12
Emily Niers / 0 [TXST]
12
66
#4 Singles Match
123
Sofia Fortuno / 0 [TXST]
064
626
#5 Singles Match
123
Andrea Pineda / 0 [TXST]
162
616
#6 Singles Match
12
Maria Lora / 0 [TXST]
33
66
Order of Finish:
3,6,1,5,4,2
Players Mentioned
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