FGCU WTEN vs Georgia State Recap

The FGCU women's tennis team (1-1) were put to the test as they defeated Georgia State 4-1. With the win, the Eagles are now 1-2 against the Panthers.

"Georgia State is a tough team, they battled hard against us today and we were thankful to be challenged by them," said head coach Courtney Vernon. "The ladies are committed to giving 100 percent of what they have to give each day. We spoke after the match about the moments they showed courage and stepped into the court and played outside their comfort zone. We're excited and grateful to compete against Miami tomorrow."

Beginning with doubles, the team of redshirt sophomore Sara Kelly and senior Laura "Lau" Falceto (1-0) defeated junior Anastasia Grosheva and senior Lara Vovk (0-1) 6-3 at #3 doubles.

After the team of junior Sofia Perez and sophomore Madison Gallegos (1-1) fell 7-5 to junior Damira Muminović and freshman Eva Chivu at #2 doubles, the rubber match came down to the team of senior Julia Ascua and junior Maja Ornberg (1-1) as they secured the doubles point and defeated senior Daniela Ramirez and freshman Andreea Stanescu (0-1) 7-5 to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead

Heading into singles, Gallegos (1-0) would added on to the Eagles' lead as the Denver native defeated Grosheva (0-1) 6-2, 6-1 to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead at #6 singles.

The Panthers did manage to get on the board as Ramirez (1-0) defeated Ascua (1-1) with a 6-0 pair decision. Hoping to avenge the point, Perez gave the Eagles a 3-1 lead as she defeated Vovk 6-3, 6-4 at #5 singles leaving to three matches: Ornberg vs Chivu, Kelly vs Muminović, and Font vs Stanescu.

With one final push, the Eagles pulled away with the win as Ornberg (1-1) defeated Chivu (0-1) 6-3, 0-6, 7-6 (8-2).

Since Ornberg secured the final point, the Eagles decided to forgo their last two matches despite Kelly being up 7-6 (7-5), 4-3 and Font ahead 6-1, 1-3.

Up Next:
The Eagles remain at home as they welcome #17 Miami (1-0) to the FGCU Tennis Complex on Saturday, January 19 at 9 a.m.