SAVANNAH, Ga.- Fort Valley State University women's tennis takes down Savannah State University 5-2 in both contests on Friday,
First contest
In doubles action, the Wildcats claimed both matches. The No. 1 duo of
Valerie Dorelien and Jordynn Middlebooks defeated Nyla Warner and Katelynn Welch 6-3, while the No. 2 pair of
Avery Harris and
Samaar Davis mirrored the scoreline with a 6-3 victory over Madeleine Anne Nolan and Amaia Conner.
The Wildcats carried their momentum into singles play, sweeping all three matches. At No. 1 singles, Dorelien was declared the winner after Nolan was forced to retire. In the No. 2 spot, Davis claimed a convincing straight-set victory over Warner, winning 6-3 in both sets. Rounding out the singles sweep, Harris dominated her match at No. 3, defeating Welch 6-0 in the first set and 6-4 in the second.
Second contest
In doubles, the Wildcats came out strong with back-to-back 6-3 wins. At No. 1 doubles,
Valerie Dorelien and
Jordynn Middlebrooks defeated Nyla Warrner and Katelynn Welch. On the No. 2 court,
Avery Harris and
Samaar Davis matched their teammates' success, topping Madeline Anne Nolan and Amaia Conner by the same 6-3 scoreline.
The Wildcats carried their momentum into singles play, sweeping all three matches. At No. 1 singles, Dorelien was declared the winner after Nolan was forced to retire. In the No. 2 spot, Davis dominated Warner in straight sets, winning 6-3, 6-3. Meanwhile, Harris capped off the Wildcats' sweep with a commanding 6-0, 6-4 victory over Welch at No. 3 singles.