CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The University of Charleston edged the visiting Cavaliers from University of Virginia College at Wise by a 5-4 score Saturday afternoon at Coonskin Park. UC took the top two double courts and split the six singles courts to hang on to a one court victory.
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The win improves the Golden Eagle's overall record to 3-0 on the season. Charleston returns to the courts Monday afternoon to face Concord at 3:00 p.m. at Coonskin Park.
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DOUBLES
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Katipa/Slusarciuc (UC) def. Tyshchenko/Christafortas (WISE) 8-4
Gegeshidze/Edwards (UC) def. Lawson/Gay (WISE) 8-1
Melhem/Carter (WISE) def. Bakos/Youell (UC) 8-6
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SINGLES
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Kristine Gegeshidze (UC) def. Dasha Tyshchenko (WISE), 6-2, 6-4
Aya Melhem (WISE) def. Elise Edwards (UC) 6-2, 6-7, 1-0
Toni Katipa (UC) def. Bailey Christafortas (WISE) 6-1, 6-3
Silvana Slusarciuc (UC) def. Taylor Carter (WISE) 6-1, 6-0
Marti Gay (WISE) def. Taylor Youell (UC) 6-3, 1-6, 7-6
Mackenzie Lawson (WISE) def. Bridget Dillon (UC) 6-3, 0-6, 6-3
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