University of Delaware Athletics
Thursday, April 4
Charleston, SC
1:00 PM
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Freshman Viva Laas
Blue Hens Post Thrilling 4-3 Victory at Charleston Southern
4/4/2019 5:03:00 PM | Women's Tennis
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Delaware captured its sixth straight win Thursday afternoon in exciting fashion with a 4-3 victory at Charleston Southern.
Tied at 3-3, freshman Viva Laas posted the 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 decision over Madalina Man in top-flight singles to clinch the win and register her 10th career victory.
The Buccaneers (8-8) swept doubles play, but the Blue Hens (9-9) bounced back by collecting four singles victories.
Freshman Tayo Adetunji quickly tied the match at 1-1 with her No. 6 singles win against Tiffany Pyritz, 6-1, 6-2.
Senior Sarah Hall followed with a 6-4, 6-3 decision versus Filippa Ericson in the third flight while freshman Emily Gotkiewicz logged her team-leading sixth consecutive win with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Kimberley Koerner in the fourth slot.
POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Kelly Anderson
"I'm really proud of the fight, guts and composure of our team today, especially after losing the doubles point. We knew going into this match it was going to be a battle and I'm happy our group was rewarded with a victory. We look to continue to get better as the season winds down!"
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
• Wednesday, April 10 – Towson at Delaware – 3 p.m. – Delaware Field House Outdoor Courts (Newark, Del.)
• Saturday, April 13 – Morgan State at Delaware – 5 p.m. – Delaware Field House Outdoor Courts (Newark, Del.)
• Sunday, April 14 – Delaware at Drexel – 1:30 p.m. – Vidas Courts (Philadelphia, Pa.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389
Tied at 3-3, freshman Viva Laas posted the 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 decision over Madalina Man in top-flight singles to clinch the win and register her 10th career victory.
The Buccaneers (8-8) swept doubles play, but the Blue Hens (9-9) bounced back by collecting four singles victories.
Freshman Tayo Adetunji quickly tied the match at 1-1 with her No. 6 singles win against Tiffany Pyritz, 6-1, 6-2.
Senior Sarah Hall followed with a 6-4, 6-3 decision versus Filippa Ericson in the third flight while freshman Emily Gotkiewicz logged her team-leading sixth consecutive win with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Kimberley Koerner in the fourth slot.
POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Kelly Anderson
"I'm really proud of the fight, guts and composure of our team today, especially after losing the doubles point. We knew going into this match it was going to be a battle and I'm happy our group was rewarded with a victory. We look to continue to get better as the season winds down!"
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
• Wednesday, April 10 – Towson at Delaware – 3 p.m. – Delaware Field House Outdoor Courts (Newark, Del.)
• Saturday, April 13 – Morgan State at Delaware – 5 p.m. – Delaware Field House Outdoor Courts (Newark, Del.)
• Sunday, April 14 – Delaware at Drexel – 1:30 p.m. – Vidas Courts (Philadelphia, Pa.)
MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Hayon, Assistant Athletics Communications Director | mhayon@udel.edu | O: 302-831-6389
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