Lindsay King was victorious in both doubles and singles action for the Mountaineers. (Photo: ASU Athletics) Game statistics

Women's Tennis Team Picks Up Win Against UNC Asheville
by Appalachian Sports Information

March 26 - BOONE, N.C.- The Appalachian women's tennis squad notched a win over UNC Asheville Wednesday afternoon, as the Mountaineers defeated the Bulldogs 4-3. With the win, ASU improves to 6-9 on the season, while UNCA falls to 5-7.

The match got off to a somewhat rocky start, as the Apps were unable to win the crucial doubles point, grabbing a win in just one of the three matches.

The duo of Monica Tomas and Mallory Cook fell at the No. 1 doubles spot to Leslie Smith and Stephanie Schon, losing 8-3. The duo of Holland and Gugger struggled in doubles play as well, as they lost 8-0. Amanda Cash and Lindsay King finished doubles action on a strong note, as they won at the No. 3 spot, defeating Whitney Abbott and Tania Mateva 8-2.

The Apps posted solid performances in singles play, as four Mountaineers notched wins on the afternoon.

At the No. 1 singles spot, Gugger easily defeated her opponent in two sets, winning 6-2 and 6-2. Tomas was also successful, as she beat Louise Bottomley in two sets, winning 6-3 and 6-0.

Cash faced very strong competition in Stephanie Schon at the No. 3 spot, as she lost in a heartbreaker, falling in three sets, 6-2, 4-6 and 5-7.
Holland fell to her oponnent as well at the No. 4 position, losing 6-1 and 6-4.

Capping off the match, both King and Caroline Mauch grabbed wins at the No. 5 and No. 6 spots, both defeating their opponents in two sets.

ASU will return to action Saturday March 29, as the Mountaineers host Charlotte at 2:30 p.m. The match will take place at the Rivers Street Tennis Courts.