LIVE SCORING
ELON, N.C. – The Elon University women's tennis team hosts the College of Charleston Cougars for Senior Day on Saturday, April 8, for a 10 a.m. The Phoenix will recognize senior
Natalia Janowicz before the match.
SENIOR DAY
Before Saturday's match against College of Charleston, Elon will honor senior
Natalia Janowicz right before the match at 9:25 a.m. for her contributions to the program during her career in maroon and gold.
FREE DONUTS
There will be free donuts for Elon students and fans prior to the match beginning at 9 a.m. at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center. Come out early and get some donuts!
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LAST TIME OUT
The Phoenix improved to 10-1 at home with a 5-2 victory over East Carolina on Saturday, April 1. After suffering a narrow defeat in doubles action, Elon responded during singles play andÂ
Kirsten Ward clinched the match for the Phoenix on court four.
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Erica Braschi helped the Phoenix win five of the six singles matches, battling back after a first set defeat for a 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 victory over ITA No. 124-ranked singles player Celia Ruiz.
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CAA HONORS
Braschi collected Elon's second conference honor, earning CAA Player of the Week on April 4, after defeating No. 124 Celia Ruiz of East Carolina. Additionally, Braschi andÂ
Olivia Lucas earned CAA Doubles Team of the Week on March 14 after finishing 3-0 during a 2-1 week for the Phoenix.
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FINDING THEIR GROOVE
Maria Paraja currently owns the team's best singles record at 14-6 and has won three straight matches. Braschi andÂ
Suzanne Zenoni each have 12 singles wins, whileÂ
Olivia Lucas also owns a double-digit win total with 11 victories this season. In doubles action, Braschi and Lucas hold a 12-7 record this year in dual matches, the most wins of any Elon pairing.Â
Kirsten Ward and Zenoni are nearing the double-digit win mark with a 9-6 record this season.
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HOME SWEET HOME
The Phoenix has been on a tear at home this season owning a 10-1 mark at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center. Elon opened the season with an eight-match winning streak at home until Winthrop handed the Phoenix its only loss at home on March 12.
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HEAD COACH ELIZABETH ANDERSON
Elizabeth Anderson is entering her 13th season as head coach of the Phoenix. Anderson earned her first-ever year accolade, after she was named the 2016 CAA Coach of the Year. She has led Elon to five straight seasons of 14 or more wins and guided the program to its first NCAA Tournament in 2014.
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UP NEXT
The Phoenix returns to the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center on Wednesday, April 12, to face Appalachian State at 3 p.m.
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