Box Score ETTRICK, Va. (April 6, 2018) - The Virginia State University women's tennis team picked up their 9th win of the 2018 season with a 9-0 home victory against Virginia Union University on Friday afternoon. The Trojans (9-4, 6-3 CIAA) have turned things around since the loss to Winston-Salem State University yesterday. The Panthers of Virginia Union slid to a 5-6 overall record, 2-5 in the CIAA.
Virginia State swept the Panthers in doubles and singles competition, including 8-2 victories in doubles No. 1-3 to go ahead 3-0 early.
Junior Sydney Yao (Alexandria, Virginia) won a 6-3, 6-2 decision at No. 1 singles for the Trojans, while sophomore Christina Washington (Norfolk, Virginia) was a 6-1, 6-2 victor at No. 2 singles. Senior Tamisha Richardson (Anguilla, Caribbean) topped her opponent, 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 singles while sophomore Felicia Tucker (Smithfield, Virginia) picked up a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 4 singles. Freshman Deja Lovitt (Mount Vernon, New York) was a 6-1, 6-0 winner at No. 5 singles and senior Charde Washington ( Caroline County, Virginia) won 6-2, 6-1 at No. 6 singles.
Virginia State will return to action on Thursday, April 12 against Elizabeth City State University in doubleheader action. The match is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. in Elizabeth City, N.C.
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