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Cardinals Win On The Road At Bowling Green In MAC Action Sunday, 5-2
April 11, 2021 | Women's Tennis
PERRYSBURG, Ohio - It was a long match today, four hours and 10 minutes to be exact, but the Cardinals once again proved why they are the top team in the Mid-American Conference after Ball State took the doubles point and four singles matches to roll past Bowling Green, 5-2, at the Perrysburg Tennis Center Sunday afternoon.
Par for the course, it was Silvia Martinez who would push Ball State's lead to 2-0 after her quick two set exit at No. 6 singles. BGSU then evened the score at two apiece after taking courts two and five from the Cardinals, respectively.
After that, veteran Rebecca Herrington, who only gave up three games to Kapitanova at the No. 4 slot earned a 6-1, 6-2 victory giving BSU back its lead.
Peeler then solidified the win as she finished off Tavpash on the top court in a three-set thriller, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5. Jessica Braun would close out today's match also winning at position three.
The Ball State women's tennis team continues its quest for the Mid-American Conference title when it returns home for two matches next weekend. The Cardinals are set to host Eastern Michigan on Friday and Buffalo on Sunday with both matches beginning at 1 p.m. ET.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State women's tennis team, please follow @BallStateSports and @BallStateWTNS.
An incredible effort by our team today," Ball State head coach Max Norris said. "Bowling Green played really well and with a ton of energy. Our team hung in there and held our ground. At the end we played with great focus and tenacity. I am very proud of our team! Go cards!!!"
The Cardinals (17-2, 8-0 MAC) took courts one and three in doubles over the Falcons (9-6, 5-4 MAC) to grab the early match lead, 1-0. Competing at the top spot, Ball State's doubles team of Emma Peeler and Amy Kaplan cruised to a 6-3 decision over Margarita Tavpah and Selina Karr to open up doubles action. The Falcons, however leveled the doubles field, earning a 6-3 win at the No. 2 slot. Livia Lukacs and Victoria Sec then tallied a nail biting 7-6 defeat to clinch the doubles point at the No. 3 spot over Yulia Kapitanova and Hannah Neuman.Par for the course, it was Silvia Martinez who would push Ball State's lead to 2-0 after her quick two set exit at No. 6 singles. BGSU then evened the score at two apiece after taking courts two and five from the Cardinals, respectively.
After that, veteran Rebecca Herrington, who only gave up three games to Kapitanova at the No. 4 slot earned a 6-1, 6-2 victory giving BSU back its lead.
Peeler then solidified the win as she finished off Tavpash on the top court in a three-set thriller, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5. Jessica Braun would close out today's match also winning at position three.
The Ball State women's tennis team continues its quest for the Mid-American Conference title when it returns home for two matches next weekend. The Cardinals are set to host Eastern Michigan on Friday and Buffalo on Sunday with both matches beginning at 1 p.m. ET.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State women's tennis team, please follow @BallStateSports and @BallStateWTNS.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,2,3
#1 Singles Match
123
757
Marharita Tavpash / 0 [BGSU]
575
#2 Singles Match
12
34
Ioanna Tsadari / 0 [BGSU]
66
#3 Singles Match
123
476
Ayumi Sasaki / 0 [BGSU]
662
#4 Singles Match
12
66
Yulia Kapitanova / 0 [BGSU]
12
#5 Singles Match
12
32
Selina Karg / 0 [BGSU]
66
#6 Singles Match
12
66
Hannah Neuman / 0 [BGSU]
24
Order of Finish:
6,2,5,4,1,3
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