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Women's Tennis Holds on for 4-3 Victory Over Eastern Michigan
March 24, 2024 | Women's Tennis
MUNCIE, Ind. - The Ball State women's tennis team (5-10, 2-1 MAC) faced Eastern Michigan (7-8, 1-2 MAC) for the second time this weekend but this time the Cardinals prevailed pulling off the 4-3 victory over the Eagles Sunday afternoon at the Northwest YMCA.
Jacqueline Pearsall's three-set thriller over EMU's Sabina Brichackova would clinch the match for BSU at the No. 6 singles spot.
The Cardinals got off to a hot start by winning the doubles point. Isabelle Tanjuatco alongside Sarah Shahbaz defeated EMU's top duo of Preen Vichare and Danielle Shved by a 6-2 decision. Shortly after, Annika Planinsek paired up on court No. 2 with Ella Hazelbaker for a 6-3 take down over Linda Claire Eloundou Nga and Andrea Quiroz.
In singles, the Eagles started strong taking a quick 2-1 edge after posting singles victories on courts No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. Elana Malykh's match was tight, but she managed to win in straight sets at the No. 2 slot.
With the score knotted 2-2, Planinsek fought her way back into the match winning in three frames versus Daniella Shved for the second time this weekend on the top court to put the Cardinals back on top. The Eagles would then win on court No. 5, but Pearsall was able to come through for BSU at the No. 6 spot to claim the victory for the Cardinals.
The Ball State women's tennis team continues Mid-American Conference action when it plays at Western Michigan Friday. First serve is at 10 a.m. at either Sorensen Courts or West Hills Athletic Club.
Jacqueline Pearsall's three-set thriller over EMU's Sabina Brichackova would clinch the match for BSU at the No. 6 singles spot.
The Cardinals got off to a hot start by winning the doubles point. Isabelle Tanjuatco alongside Sarah Shahbaz defeated EMU's top duo of Preen Vichare and Danielle Shved by a 6-2 decision. Shortly after, Annika Planinsek paired up on court No. 2 with Ella Hazelbaker for a 6-3 take down over Linda Claire Eloundou Nga and Andrea Quiroz.
In singles, the Eagles started strong taking a quick 2-1 edge after posting singles victories on courts No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. Elana Malykh's match was tight, but she managed to win in straight sets at the No. 2 slot.
With the score knotted 2-2, Planinsek fought her way back into the match winning in three frames versus Daniella Shved for the second time this weekend on the top court to put the Cardinals back on top. The Eagles would then win on court No. 5, but Pearsall was able to come through for BSU at the No. 6 spot to claim the victory for the Cardinals.
The Ball State women's tennis team continues Mid-American Conference action when it plays at Western Michigan Friday. First serve is at 10 a.m. at either Sorensen Courts or West Hills Athletic Club.
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