HENDERSON, Tenn. — The Freed-Hardeman University women's tennis team turned in a strong performance against Bevill State (Ala.) Community College Bears, winning 6-1 at the Clyde Woods Tennis Center.
The Lady Lions (2-1) opened doubles play with a 6-0 victory from
Eva Cieux and
Kennley Kirk at No. 2 doubles.
Anna Harder and
Angie Palmerin battled at No. 1 doubles before falling 7-6(2).
Audrey Harder and
Caroline Marshall earned a win by forfeit at No. 3 doubles.
Freed-Hardeman carried that momentum into singles play, claiming victories at the top three positions over the Bears (0-1). Palmerin defeated Millie Oliver 6-3, 6-4 at No. 1 singles, while Cieux earned a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ryann Danner at No. 2.
Anna Harder added a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Chloe Mauter at No. 3.
The Lady Lions continued to battle in the remaining singles matches. Marshall rallied after dropping the first set to defeat Jenna Whatley 3-6, 6-2, 1-0(3) at No. 5 singles.
Audrey Harder also earned a victory by forfeit at No. 6. Bevill State claimed the No. 4 singles match, where Chloe Estes defeated Kirk 6-3, 2-6, 1-0(8).
