NEWBERRY — The Newberry Wolves No. 33 women’s tennis team delivered a strong performance at home, defeating a nationally ranked opponent 4-1 in South Atlantic Conference play.
The Wolves set the tone early by claiming the doubles point with victories on courts one and two. Hazel Vernon and Lina Sarhan teamed up for a commanding 6-2 win at No. 1 doubles, while Renee Dorval and Yui Suzuki secured the point with a 6-4 victory on court two to give Newberry a 1-0 lead.
In singles play, the Wolves continued to build momentum with three wins to clinch the match.
Suzuki was dominant at No. 2 singles, earning a straight-set 6-0, 6-1 victory. Vernon followed with a strong showing on court six, winning 6-4, 6-4 to put Newberry firmly in control.
Sarhan provided the clinching point for the Wolves at No. 3 singles in one of the most competitive matches of the day. After dropping the opening set 6-4, Sarhan rallied to win the next two sets 6-1, 6-2 to secure the 4-1 team victory.
Elsewhere, Margarita Roshka battled in a tightly contested match at No. 1 singles before it was halted, while Dorval also pushed her opponent to three sets at No. 5 singles before her match went unfinished.
The Wolves will continue conference play on April 1st as they face off against Anderson University.
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