University of Delaware Athletics
Friday, October 12
Lynchburg, VA
All Day
University of Delaware
vs
ITA Atlantic Regional
Freshman Caragh Courtney
Photo by: Mark Campbell
Three Blue Hens Advance at ITA Atlantic Regional
10/12/2018 8:58:00 PM | Women's Tennis
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Delaware had a successful showing Friday at the ITA Atlantic Regional as the Blue Hens picked up three victories at the event, which is being hosted by Liberty University.
Freshman Viva Laas opened the day with two qualifying singles victories in Flight A. In her first match, Laas fought from behind to defeat Georgetown's Risa Nakagawa, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. Laas continued her day with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Richmond's Lea Owens.
In doubles play, senior Sarah Hall paired with freshman Caragh Courtney for their first win of the season by topping James Madison's Daria Afanasyeva and Emma Petersen, 8-6.
Action continues Saturday at 9 a.m. with Singles Round of 64 and Doubles Round of 32 and 16.
POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Kelly Anderson
"Our team represented the Blue Hens and the University of Delaware exceptionally well today. Viva [Laas] was relentless in her singles and played with high energy that ultimately was rewarded with wins over two quality opponents. Caragh [Courtney] and Sarah [Hall] came out focused and gave away very little. They are a doubles team that has a great deal of potential given both of their game styles and it was so encouraging to see them play with energy and continue to gel as a combination. Tomorrow we are looking to going back to work."
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 302-379-9181
Freshman Viva Laas opened the day with two qualifying singles victories in Flight A. In her first match, Laas fought from behind to defeat Georgetown's Risa Nakagawa, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. Laas continued her day with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Richmond's Lea Owens.
In doubles play, senior Sarah Hall paired with freshman Caragh Courtney for their first win of the season by topping James Madison's Daria Afanasyeva and Emma Petersen, 8-6.
Action continues Saturday at 9 a.m. with Singles Round of 64 and Doubles Round of 32 and 16.
POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Kelly Anderson
"Our team represented the Blue Hens and the University of Delaware exceptionally well today. Viva [Laas] was relentless in her singles and played with high energy that ultimately was rewarded with wins over two quality opponents. Caragh [Courtney] and Sarah [Hall] came out focused and gave away very little. They are a doubles team that has a great deal of potential given both of their game styles and it was so encouraging to see them play with energy and continue to gel as a combination. Tomorrow we are looking to going back to work."
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389 | C: 302-379-9181
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