Rutgers University
College of Charleston
Tennis Defeated by College of Charleston
Mar 17 | Women's Tennis
CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 17, 2015) - In its final nonconference matchup of the season, the Rutgers women's tennis team fell to College of Charleston, 6-1, on the road Tuesday afternoon.
"Today's match was a tough loss after a strong victory yesterday," said head coach Ben Bucca. "We played as hard as we could, but today Charleston was the better team. It has been a great spring break trip and we are well prepared to return home and, hopefully, play some matches outside."
Rutgers moves to an overall record of 6-6, while Charleston moves to a mark of 4-11.
The Cougars jumped to a quick advantage, capturing the team doubles point with two victories at the No. 1 and No. 2 spots.
In singles action, Charleston recorded wins in five of six matchups. The Cougars grabbed the first victory at the No. 6 spot, however, junior Gina Li (Hillsborough, N.J.) recorded a win over Brooke McAmis as the match was retired in the thirdset.
Freshman Farris Cunningham (Houston, Texas) put up a strong fight in the No. 6 singles spot. After falling in the first set, 6-0, Cunningham was edged by the slim margin of 7-6 in the next.
Up next, the Scarlet Knights return home for two Big Ten weekend matches at the Rutgers Tennis Complex. Rutgers hosts Ohio State on Friday, March 20 for its first true home match of the season, followed by Penn State on Sunday, March 22. Both matches are set for noon starts.
Doubles
1. Katherine Schofield/Jenny Falcone (COFC) def. Gina Li/Mariam Zein (RU); 6-2
2. Mara Argyriou/Samantha Maddox (COFC) def. Lindsay Balsamo/Chloe Lee (RU); 6-0
3. Farris Cunningham/Lee Levy (RU) vs.Grace Baker/Sarah Jane Jones (COFC); 5-4, unfinished
Singles
1. Gina Li (RU) def. Brooke McAmis (COFC); 0-6, 6-1, retired
2. Samantha Maddox (COFC) def. Chloe Lee (RU); 6-1, 6-3
3. Katherine Schofield (COFC) def. Lindsay Balsamo (RU); 6-3, 6-3
4. Jenny Falcone (COFC) def. Mariam Zein (RU); 6-3, 6-4
5. Grace Baker (COFC) def. Farris Cunningham (RU); 6-0, 7-6
6. Helena Nyikos (COFC) def. Lee Levy (RU); 6-1, 6-0
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