University of Delaware Athletics
Friday, February 15
Wilmington, DE
1:00 PM
University of Delaware
4
vs
3
Richmond
Freshman Tayo Adetunji
Photo by: Mark Campbell
Women’s Tennis Picks Up 4-3 Win Over Richmond
2/15/2019 8:10:00 PM | Women's Tennis
WILMINGTON, Del. – The Blue Hens returned home for the first time in nearly four weeks and picked up the 4-3 victory over Richmond at Delcastle Tennis Center.
Delaware (3-5) led off by capturing the team doubles point with wins in the second and third flights.
Senior Sarah Hall paired with sophomore Sarah Whited for the 6-3 victory in No. 3 doubles before freshmen Emily Gotkiewicz and Caragh Courtney clinched the point with their 6-3 win in the second spot.
The Hens then cruised in singles play and quickly went up, 4-0.
Gotkiewicz topped Lea Owens, 6-3, 6-3, in the fourth slot while Courtney posted the 6-2, 6-4 win over Dessi Zlateva in the third spot.
Tayo Adetunji sealed the deal for Delaware as the freshman collected the 6-3, 6-2 victory against Ana Ramirez in No. 6 singles.
POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Kelly Anderson
"I was really proud of the way our team fought today against a tough Richmond team. We knew going into this match that it would be a battle and we battled hard. The energy on the courts was superb and the group fought for each other. We played aggressive tennis at every spot and we are really excited for Sunday against Maryland!"
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
• Sunday, February 17 – Maryland at Delaware – 3 p.m. – DuPont Country Club (Wilmington, Del.)
• Sunday, February 24 – Delaware at Navy – 2 p.m. – Tose Family Tennis Center (Annapolis, Md.)
• Thursday, March 7 – Delaware at Temple – 1 p.m. – Legacy Tennis Center (Philadelphia, Pa.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389
Delaware (3-5) led off by capturing the team doubles point with wins in the second and third flights.
Senior Sarah Hall paired with sophomore Sarah Whited for the 6-3 victory in No. 3 doubles before freshmen Emily Gotkiewicz and Caragh Courtney clinched the point with their 6-3 win in the second spot.
The Hens then cruised in singles play and quickly went up, 4-0.
Gotkiewicz topped Lea Owens, 6-3, 6-3, in the fourth slot while Courtney posted the 6-2, 6-4 win over Dessi Zlateva in the third spot.
Tayo Adetunji sealed the deal for Delaware as the freshman collected the 6-3, 6-2 victory against Ana Ramirez in No. 6 singles.
POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Kelly Anderson
"I was really proud of the way our team fought today against a tough Richmond team. We knew going into this match that it would be a battle and we battled hard. The energy on the courts was superb and the group fought for each other. We played aggressive tennis at every spot and we are really excited for Sunday against Maryland!"
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
• Sunday, February 17 – Maryland at Delaware – 3 p.m. – DuPont Country Club (Wilmington, Del.)
• Sunday, February 24 – Delaware at Navy – 2 p.m. – Tose Family Tennis Center (Annapolis, Md.)
• Thursday, March 7 – Delaware at Temple – 1 p.m. – Legacy Tennis Center (Philadelphia, Pa.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3,2
#1 Singles Match
123
Emily Dunbar / 0 [RICHMOND]
366
610
#2 Singles Match
12
Kiana Marshall / 0 [RICHMOND]
76
52
#3 Singles Match
12
Dessi Zlateva / 0 [RICHMOND]
24
66
#4 Singles Match
12
Lea Owens / 0 [RICHMOND]
33
66
#5 Singles Match
123
Helene Heiberg / 0 [RICHMOND]
636
462
#6 Singles Match
12
Ana Ramirez / 0 [RICHMOND]
32
66
Order of Finish:
4,3,6,1,2,5
Players Mentioned
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