Women's Tennis | 2/18/2017 9:40:00 PM
AUSTIN, Texas
– St. Edward's women's tennis dominated its homecoming match against No. 15 Laredo Community College, 9-0.
BETH HAYWARD clinched the match for the Hilltoppers at No. 5 singles.
PAOLA CARPIO improves to 4-1 this spring in singles. She is also 2-0 in doubles action.
St. Edward's improves to 4-1. Laredo CC falls to 0-2.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Hilltoppers only gave up three games in doubles to take a 3-0 lead.
- ELISA GUILLEN made quick work of her opponent on line six (6-1, 6-1) to make it 4-0.
- Hayward shut out her opponent on line five, 6-0, 6-0, to claim the victory.
HILLTOPPER NOTES
- The Hilltoppers are 1-1 this season against nationally-ranked opponents.
- ANJALI SAMPATH is ranked 49th in singles and claimed her first victory of the spring.
- St. Edward's is 3-1 all time against the Palominos.
QUOTE BOARD: HEAD COACH KENDALL BROOKS
"Today was a really great day for us. I feel like everybody was loose and ready to play. I'm really proud of Laura (Galvan) and Anjali (Sampath) for gutting out some wins in the No. 1 and No. 2 spots. Wins like those will be important down the road. Today is something we can build on as a team as we get ready for next week."
UP NEXT
St. Edward's hits the road to face Tyler Junior College Tuesday at 1 p.m. inside the Waco Regional Tennis Center. There will be no live coverage for the match.
MATCH INFORMATION
Score: #37 St. Edward's 9, #15 Laredo CC 0
Records: St. Edward's (4-1), Laredo CC (0-2)
Clincher: Hayward – SEU (6-0, 6-0)
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