University of Delaware Athletics
Thursday, March 5
Washington, DC
1:00 PM
University of Delaware
5
at
2
George Washington
Freshman Jojo Bach
Photo by: Mikey Reeves
Blue Hens Pick Up 5-2 Victory at George Washington
3/5/2020 7:31:00 PM | Women's Tennis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Delaware displayed a strong performance in singles play Thursday afternoon as the Blue Hens topped George Washington, 5-2, at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center.
Freshman Jojo Bach collected her third straight win of the season and clinched the match for the Blue Hens in No. 4 singles with a come-from-behind three set victory over Luciana Kunkel.
Classmate Isabella Montana opened singles play with a win of her own in the second flight before fellow freshman Eliza Askarova posted a top-flight victory to give Delaware the 2-1 advantage.
Sophomore Caragh Courtney also posted a win on the day with her team-leading 15th victory of the year in No. 3 singles.
POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Kelly Anderson
"I'm really proud of the way the team stayed composed today even when we were in some tricky situations. Up and down the lineup we fought and competed well. We have some work to do in doubles and I'm looking forward to getting off a good start tomorrow against Richmond."
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Friday, March 6 – Delaware at Richmond – 1 p.m. – Westhampton Courts (Richmond, Va.)
· Friday, March 13 – William & Mary at Delaware – Noon – Delcastle Tennis Center (Wilmington, Del.)
· Saturday, March 14 – Delaware at Lehigh – 1 p.m. – Lewis Indoor Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts (Bethlehem, Pa.)
Freshman Jojo Bach collected her third straight win of the season and clinched the match for the Blue Hens in No. 4 singles with a come-from-behind three set victory over Luciana Kunkel.
Classmate Isabella Montana opened singles play with a win of her own in the second flight before fellow freshman Eliza Askarova posted a top-flight victory to give Delaware the 2-1 advantage.
Sophomore Caragh Courtney also posted a win on the day with her team-leading 15th victory of the year in No. 3 singles.
POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Kelly Anderson
"I'm really proud of the way the team stayed composed today even when we were in some tricky situations. Up and down the lineup we fought and competed well. We have some work to do in doubles and I'm looking forward to getting off a good start tomorrow against Richmond."
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
· Friday, March 6 – Delaware at Richmond – 1 p.m. – Westhampton Courts (Richmond, Va.)
· Friday, March 13 – William & Mary at Delaware – Noon – Delcastle Tennis Center (Wilmington, Del.)
· Saturday, March 14 – Delaware at Lehigh – 1 p.m. – Lewis Indoor Tennis Center/Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts (Bethlehem, Pa.)
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3
#1 Singles Match
12
66
Katarina Marinkovikj / 0 [GW]
33
#2 Singles Match
12
67
Melis Bayraktaroglu / 0 [GW]
05
#3 Singles Match
12
66
Alexandra Vesikallio / 0 [GW]
44
#4 Singles Match
123
666
Luciana Kunkel / 0 [GW]
712
#5 Singles Match
12
23
Sarah Bodewes / 0 [GW]
66
#6 Singles Match
123
666
Jiaqing Mo / 0 [GW]
472
Order of Finish:
2,1,3,5,4,6
Players Mentioned
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