Juniata Women Fall Short in Try for 10th Win
Huntingdon, Pa. - After an impressive 8-1 win against Lycoming on Tuesday the Juniata women’s tennis team was not able to retain their momentum, as they fell 6-3 against Scranton Thursday. Juniata played the reigning Landmark Conference champions tough, but were not able to capture their first home win of the season against the Royals.
Juniata did manage to earn some important victories against Scranton, however. In singles play, Heather Waring (San Antonio, Texas/John Jay) and freshman Yana Kohler (Lancaster, Pa./Conestoga Valley) each managed wins, with Waring winning 7-6, 6-2, and Kohler winning 5-7, 6-3, 6-1. Waring was especially impressive on Tuesday afternoon. In a remarkable performance, the sophomore came back to win in her first set after being down 5-0, and eventually finished the match in straight sets.
Waring was also an integral part of Juniata's win in doubles play. With her partner, junior Megan Phillips, (Jefferson Hills, Pa./Thomas Jefferson) Waring helped the Eagles procure a 9-7 win. Behind Waring in the No.1 position the Eagles fought strong against the Royals, but came up short.
The Eagles will try to get back on track on the road against McDaniel and take their second shot at earning their 10th win of the year. The match will take place at 3:00 on Friday.
Juniata Women's Tennis Results
Scranton 6, Juniata 3
Doubles
1. Heather Waring/Megan Phillips (JUNW) def. Stephanie Boccuzzi/Devon Cohen (SCRAN) 9-7
2. Emily Walsh/Nicole Mahaffey (SCRAN) def. Tori Gray/Mitsuki Koh (JUNW) 8-4
3. Megan Azzalina/Lindsay Ward (SCRAN) def. Jacklyn Renninger/Cara Stough (JUNW) 8-6
Order of Finish: 2, 3, 1,
Singles
1. Heather Waring (JUNW) def. Stephanie Boccuzzi (SCRAN) 7-6, 6-2
2. Devon Cohen (SCRAN) def. Jacklyn Renninger (JUNW) 6-2, 6-3
3. Megan Azzalina (SCRAN) def. Megan Phillips (JUNW) 6-3, 6-7, 6-1
4. Emily Walsh (SCRAN) def. Cara Stough (JUNW) 7-6, 6-2
5. Nicole Mahaffey (SCRAN) def. Tori Gray (JUNW) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3
6. Yana Kohler (JUNW) def. Lindsay Ward (SCRAN) 5-7, 6-3, 6-1
Order of Finish: 2, 1, 4, 6, 3, 5,
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