DAVIE, Fla. – The Embry-Riddle women's tennis team competed in its first-ever Sunshine State Conference Tournament final, facing reigning champion Barry. Due to the threat of inclement weather, the match format was adjusted, with singles play contested first and doubles reserved as a tiebreaker if needed. However, the Eagles fell 4-1, marking an improvement from their 7-0 loss to Barry on March 7.
RECORDS
No. 2 Embry-Riddle: 22-2
No. 1 Barry: 21-2
ALL-TIME SERIES
- Embry-Riddle falls to 1-26 all-time against Barry
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Due to weather concerns, singles play began the match.
- Five of the six singles matches were completed.
- Embry-Riddle dropped straight-set decisions at the No. 3 and No. 6 positions, falling behind 2-0 early.
- Laura Cuesta Bret put the Eagles on the board with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory over Dana Heimen at the No. 2 position.
- Barry secured the match with wins at the No. 1 and No. 5 positions to reach four points and clinch the title.
UP NEXT
Embry-Riddle will now prepare for the NCAA South Regional, which begins May 8.
