Spartans Split Singles But Not Enough to Beat Navy
TAMPA, Fla- No. 16 University of Tampa tennis team went up against the Navy Friday afternoon in an non-conference matchup. This was the second out of three home meets for Tampa this week.
Final: Navy 4, No. 16 University of Tampa Spartans 3
Location: Naimoli Young & Family Tennis Complex | Tampa, Fla.
Records: Navy (7-2) , Tampa (0-2)
Series History: N/A.
How it happened:
- Navy win two out of the three doubles matches to obtain the first point.
- Both teams tied in single matches.
- Topalovic victory was the only single match to win in straight sets.
Singles Results:
1. Emily Tannenbaum (USNA) def. Raquel Amaro (UT) 6-2, 7-5, 6-2
2. Victoria Sánchez (UT) def. Stella Ribaudo (USNA) 7-5, 6-2, 6-3
3. Sia Chaudry (USNA) def. Savannah Williams (UT) 6-4, 6-0, 6-3
4. Aleks Topalovic (UT) def. Casey Accola (USNA) 7-5, 6-2
5. Parvathi Shanker (USNA) def. Anine Wilberg (UT) 6-3, 6-1, 6-3
6. Rebecca Presley (UT) def. Sylvia Eklund (USNA) 6-1, 6-0, 6-4
Doubles Results:
1. Raquel Amaro / Victoria Sánchez (UT) def. Samantha Johns / Emily Tannenbaum (USNA) 6-1
2. Casey Accola / Sia Chaudry (USNA) def. Anine Wilberg / Savannah Williams (UT) 6-4
3. Kate Lee / Parvathi Shanker (USNA) def. Aleks Topalovic / Rebecca Presley (UT) 6-2
Outside the Box:
- Navy get their first win on the road
- Spartans drop two-straight meets
UP NEXT: Tampa will be versing Eckerd College at home, Sunday Feb 19th. @11:00 A.M.