DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Embry-Riddle women's tennis wasted no time making a statement in the NCAA II South Regional, rolling past Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champion Tuskegee 4-0 Friday in the first round. The Eagles were dominant from the opening point, with Tuskegee's inability to field a full roster setting the stage for a swift and commanding victory.
How it Happened
- Tuskegee was forced to forfeit the No. 6 singles position, arriving with only five available players, putting the Eagles on the board before a ball was struck.
- Daniela Fernandez Junquera and Benedetta Sensi were sharp at the No. 2 doubles position, taking down Asia McRea and Adjowa-Si Pascaline to clinch the doubles point, with Tuskegee also forfeiting the No. 3 doubles match.
- Sensi carried her momentum into singles play, finishing first with a dominant 6-1, 6-1 victory over Leiloni Payton to push Embry-Riddle's lead to 3-0.
- Charly Egger stepped into the lineup at the No. 5 position and delivered the clincher, overpowering Gabrielle Geary 6-0, 6-1 in straight sets to seal the shutout.
Up Next
After the dominant performance, Embry-Riddle awaits the winner of the match between No. 3 seed West Florida and No. 6 seed Nova Southeastern. The second-round match is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m.
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