Women's Tennis Bests Furman, 6-1

Sunday, February 18

LOUISVILLE, KY

11 a.m.

University of Louisville

FURMAN

February 18, 2018 | Women's Tennis

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Cards earn two three-set wins in tough contest

By: Jake Stanley

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – In a tough contest, the University of Louisville women's tennis team remained unbeaten at home, besting Furman University, 6-1, Sunday afternoon at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center. Following a brisk doubles win, the Cardinals (10-1, 2-0 ACC) were pushed to three sets in two singles matches by the game Paladins (4-5).

"We were able to get through a lot of tight matches and get a good 6-1 win," said head coach Mark Beckham. "This is one we should feel good about. The fact that we got a 6-1 win shows that we're progressing as a team, and we're pretty solid ourselves."

In doubles, Abbie Pahz and Mariana Humberg stayed undefeated in the regular season with a 6-1 win over Katarina Kozarov and Aryn Greene at No. 1. The point was then sealed at second position by Raven Neely and Sena Suswam, who topped Danni Vines and Katty Weymouth, 6-4. In the remaining match at No. 3, Aleksandra Mally and Ariana Rodriguez were leading, 5-4, when play was suspended.

Pahz pushed Louisville's lead to 2-0 with a decisive 6-2, 6-0 victory at No. 3 singles, followed by Neely's 6-1, 6-4 win over Georgie Walker at No. 5. In second position, Humberg overcame a late injury to clinch the match with a 6-2, 6-4 win. At No. 1, Mally set aside a first set loss to outlast Kozarov, 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 (11). The Cards' final win came at sixth position as Maya Smith beat Carol Elizabeth Kerman, 6-1, 2-6, 6-2, while Furman was able to grab a point with a win at No. 4.

The Cards will close out non-conference play with a doubleheader next Friday as they host Eastern Kentucky at 10 a.m., followed by Austin Peay at 4 p.m.

SINGLES
1. Aleksandra Mally (UL) def. Katarina Kozarov (FUR) 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 (13-11)
2. Mariana Humberg (UL) def. Katty Weymouth (FUR) 6-2, 6-4
3. Abbie Pahz (UL) def. Aryn Greene (FUR) 6-2, 6-0
4. Danni Vines (FUR) def. Tiffany Huber (UL) 7-5, 7-6 (8-6)
5. Raven Neely (UL) def. Georgie Walker (FUR) 6-1, 6-4
6. Maya Smith (UL) def. Carol Elizabeth Kerman (FUR) 6-1, 2-6, 6-2

Order of finish: 3,5,2,1,6,4

DOUBLES
1. Abbie Pahz/Mariana Humberg (UL) def. Katarina Kozarov/Aryn Greene (FUR) 6-1
2. Raven Neely/Sena Suswam (UL) def. Danni Vines/Katty Weymouth (FUR) 6-4
3. Aleksandra Mally/Ariana Rodriguez (UL) vs. Carol Elizabeth Kerman/Georgie Walker (FUR) 5-4, unfinished

Order of finish: 1,2