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SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Wofford women’s tennis team easily defended home court Saturday afternoon, as they defeated North Carolina A&T by a score of 7-0.  The Terriers only dropped eight games during the entire match in route to Coach Krissy Hall’s first victory at the helm for Wofford.
 
In doubles play, Wofford opened the match in dominating fashion as they swept the competition to claim the doubles point.  At the No. 3 position, Julia Paulson and Lucy Schermerhorn opened the day with an 8-0 victory over Takeyrah Reid and Unique Hawkins.  Sarah Evans and Guinn Garcia also cruised to an easy 8-0 win over Kimberly Stalling and Victorea Austin at the No. 1 spot.  Othilia Lindqvist and Mareli Sanchez were on their way to victory at the No. 2 position, 7-1, however, their match was stopped and the teams prepared for singles action.
 
The Terriers took control of the match quickly in singles play, winning all six match-ups in straight sets.  Schermerhorn defeated Reid (6-0, 6-0) at the No. 6 position, followed by Paulson over Austin (6-0, 6-0) at No. 3.  Wofford clinched the victory when Audrey Coventry beat Hawkins (6-0, 6-0) at No. 2.  Next, Sanchez topped Jayla Scott (6-1, 6-1) in the No. 5 spot, and Evans proved too much for Stallings as she cruised (6-1, 6-1) at the No. 1 position.  Finally, Wofford wrapped up the sweep when Garcia overpower Cayla Cross (6-1, 6-2) in the No. 4 spot.
 
“I am really proud of the way the team competed and the energy they brought to the court today,” said Coach Hall.  “Great to get the first win of the season.”
 
The Terriers return to action on Sunday, February 3, when they host the Hornets of Delaware State at 9:00 a.m. at the Reeves Tennis Center.