Spiders Down Nova Southeastern in 6-1 Win

Wednesday, March 14

Fort Lauderdale, FL

2:30PM

University of Richmond

Nova Southeastern

03/14/2018 | Women's Tennis

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The University of Richmond women's tennis team wrapped up its Spring Break trip to Florida on a high note, defeating Nova Southeastern on Wednesday afternoon, 6-1.

The Spiders dropped out to an early lead with a doubles point win. Kiana Marshall and Lyndell Giffenig paired up at the No. 1 spot and defeated Andrea Ivanovic and Daniela Obando, 9-7. Despite a loss on court 2, the Spiders won the point by default.

In singles play, the Spiders jumped out to a larger lead with a default win on court 6. Ana Ramirez took a 6-2, 6-1 win at No. 4 over Alexandra Yeardley, and Giffenig defeated Isabella Lowrey on court 5, 6-1, 6-4, to make it 3-0.

Emily Dunbar made it 4-0 with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Ana Navas on court 1, and Marshall rounded out the 6-1 score with a 6-7 (4-7), 6-1, 10-6 comeback win over Ivanovic on court 2.

The Spiders return to action on March 21 when they host James Madison in their home opener on the newly renovated Westhampton Courts. Match time is set for 2:30pm.

Richmond 6, Nova Southeastern 1
SINGLES
1. Emily Dunbar (UR) def. Ana Navas (NSU) – 6-3, 6-4
2. Kiana Marshall (UR) def. Andrea Ivanovic (NSU) – 6-7 (4-7), 6-1, 10-6
3. Daniela Obando (NSU) def. Lea Owens (UR) – 7-6 (7-3), 6-4
4. Ana Ramirez (UR) def. Alexandra Yeardley (NSU) – 6-2, 6-1
5. Lyndell Giffenig (UR) def. Isabella Lowrey (NSU) – 6-1, 6-4
6. Adrienne Haynes (UR) def. No Player (NSU) – By Default
Order of Finish: 6, 4, 5, 1, 2, 3

DOUBLES
1. Kiana Marshall/Lyndell Giffenig (UR) def. Andrea Ivanovic/Daniela Obando (NSU) – 9-7
2. Ana Navas/Isabella Lowrey (NSU) def. Ana Ramirez/Emily Dunbar (UR) – 9-7
3. Lea Owens/Adrienne Haynes (UR) def. No Player/No Player (NSU) – By Default
Order of Finish: 3, 1, 2