Tampa Blanks Eckerd in SSC Matchup
TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa tennis team picked up its first victory of the 2021 season with a dominating performance against visiting Eckerd College.
Final: University of Tampa Spartans 7, Eckerd College Tritons0
Team Records: Tampa 1-4, (1-4 SSC), Eckerd 0-5, 0-5 SSC)
Location: Naimoli & Young Family Tennis Complex | Tampa, Fla.
How it Happened:
- Tampa took all three doubles matches, including two by scores of 6-1.
- Top singles player Maria Khomchenko picked up her third consecutive victory as she blanked her opponent on the main court.
- An identical straight-set shutout was recorded by Savannah Williams at number two singles.
- The Spartans won all six singles events in straight sets.
Singles Results
1. Khomchenko (UT) def. Taylor Selby (ECW) 6-0, 6-0
2. Williams (UT) def. Cassidy Lear (ECW) 6-0, 6-0
3. Anine Wilberg (UT) def. Lili Reichert (ECW) 6-0, 6-2
4. Corbin Dorsey (UT) def. Alexis Kwasnik (ECW) 6-4, 6-1
5. Nicoline Palmgren (UT) def. Theo Schultz (ECW) 6-1, 6-1
6. Amanda Baxter (UT) def. Angelina Kossoff (ECW) 6-0, 6-2
Doubles Results
1. Khomchenko/Wilberg (UT) def. Taylor Selby/Alexis Kwasnik (ECW) 6-1
2. Williams/Dakota Busch (UT) def. Lili Reichert/Theo Schultz (ECW) 6-4
3. Dorsey/Baxter (UT) def. Cassidy Lear/Angelina Kossoff (ECW) 6-1
Up Next: The Spartans will travel to Embry-Riddle on Saturday for a noon matchup with the Eagles.
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