Saturday, February 05, 2011

The Lady Bisons lost their fourth straight match Friday when they fell to the University of Tennessee at Martin 4-3. The hard- fought loss was the closest match yet for the Lady Bisons this season.

“We continue to compete and are taking those steps necessary to be a successful team,” women’s assistant coach Jamie Aid said. “We love the way our girls supported each other; they are great ambassadors for the University. We are now looking forward to our next match against Alabama A&M.”

UT Martin picked up an early 1-0 lead over the Lady Bisons when they won the doubles point 2-1.

Senior Julianne McMeen and sophomore Carlina Jow came off court first after losing to Winkhelmann and Laing 8-3 at the No. 3 doubles spot.

At No. 1, senior Kara Jackson and freshman Alyssa Bellini were defeated next by Tiley and Herbold 8-2.

The Lady Bisons lone doubles win came at the No. 2 spot when juniors Elizabeth Keevil and Danielle Hansen defeated Simiz and Vanzyl 8-4.

With a 1-0 deficit going into singles play, the Lady Bisons picked up wins at the No. 2, 4 and 6 singles spots.

Keevil played a solid match at No. 1 but came up short against Tiley, falling 6-4, 6-3.

Jackson picked up one of the Lady Bisons’ wins at No. 2, defeating Laing 7-6(4), 6-2. Hansen fell at the No. 3 spot after playing a tight first set, losing to Winkhelmann 7-5, 6-1.

At No. 4, Bellini secured a win over Herbold in a decisive 6-0, 6-2 victory. McMeen fell to Simic 6-2, 6-2 at the No. 5 spot, while junior Samantha Bowman picked up the Lady Bisons’ final win at No. 6, beating McCall 6-1, 6-2.

The Lady Bisons will face Alabama A&M on Saturday, Feb. 5 6:30 p.m. at Whitworth Country Club.

Results:

Doubles:

1 Tiley/Herbold (UTM) def. Jackson/Bellini (LU) 8-2

2 Keevil/Hansen (LU) def. Simiz/Vanzyl (UTM) 8-4

3 Winkelmann/Laing (UTM) def. McMeen/Jow (LU) 8-3

Singles:

1 Tiley (UTM) def. Keevil 6-4;6-3

2 Jackson (LU) def. Laing (UTM) 7-6 (7-4);6-3

3 Winkhelmann (UTM) def. Hansen 7-5;6-1

4 Bellini (LU) def. Herbold (UTM) 6-0;6-2

5 Simic (UTM) def. McMeen (LU) 6-2;6-2

6 Bowman (LU) def. McCall (LU) 6-1;6-2

Written by Ashlan Williams, student assistant in the Lipscomb athletics media relations department.