GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Wofford College women's tennis team was defeated 7-0 by Furman on Thursday afternoon at the Mickel Tennis Center. The Paladins, ranked 24^th in the nation, took the doubles point and swept the singles matches.
 
In doubles, the Paladins won at the #1 and #3 positions by scored of 6-0 and 6-1 respectively to earn the point. At #2 doubles, the pairing of Georgia Fischer and Brianna Wilbur earned a 6-4 victory.
 
Singles action began with Julia Adams, ranked #53 in the nation, earning a point for the Paladins at the #1 position in straight sets. Furman added wins at #2 and #4 singles to clinch the match. The Paladins had straight set wins at #6 and #5 singles as well. At #3 singles, Georgia Fischer took the first set to a tiebreaker before falling 7-6, 6-2.
 
The winner of the match is awarded the yearly Pinson Cup by Bobby and Dixie Pinson, beloved friends of both the Furman and Wofford programs. The couple has given a trophy, which stays with the winning school until the winner of the next season's match is determined, and a generous donation in honor of this rivalry. The Paladins have been awarded the trophy each year since its inception in 2005.
 
Wofford (6-8, 0-3) returns home on Saturday, April 2, as they host UNC Greensboro. Furman is 12-5 overall and 1-0 in league play.  
 
Doubles Results
1. #44 Julia Adams/Ellie Schoppe (FUR) def. Lilie Steryous/Liz Massie (WOF) 6-0
2. Georgia Fischer/Brianna Wilbur (WOF) def. Madison Dillon/Ellie Schulson (FUR) 6-4
3. Jess Dawson/Sara Snyder (FUR) def. Breda Brennan/Emma Sorensen (WOF) 6-1
 
Singles Results
1. #53 Julia Adams (FUR) def. Lilie Steryous (WOF) 6-1, 6-1
2. Ellie Schoppe (FUR) def. Liz Massie (WOF) 6-2, 6-2
3. Madison Dillon (FUR) def. Georgia Fischer (WOF) 7-6, 6-2
4. Sara Snyder (FUR) def. Brianna Wilbur (WOF) 6-1, 6-1
5. Ellie Schulson (FUR) def. Emely Kahrs (WOF) 6-3, 6-2
6. Jess Dawson (FUR) def. Breda Brennan (WOF) 6-3, 6-1