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Women's Tennis

Phoenix Suffers Defeat at Winthrop

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ROCK HILL, S.C. –
Elon University women's tennis suffered a 6-1 setback against Winthrop on Friday, Feb. 23 at the Rock Hill Tennis Center.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
Winthrop (3-2) took the initial advantage in the match sweeping all three doubles matches to take a 1-0 lead. The Eagles would go on to win five of six singles matches to take the win. Three of the six singles matches went to a third set.
 
Alex Koniaev led the Phoenix (5-5) with the team's lone point in the match as she earned a 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4) victory at No. 4 singles against Tayla Van Eck.
 
Olivia Lucas battled ITA No. 20-ranked Lauren Proctor at No. 1, forcing a third set after falling 6-4 in the opening frame. Lucas bounced back with a 6-4 win the second set, but Proctor came back and won the decisive set 6-3 to earn the win.
 
Also for the Phoenix, Maria Paraja played three set in her match, but fell to Aida Kelic, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5
 
UP NEXT
The Phoenix returns to action tomorrow afternoon at Davidson with first serve slated for a 12 p.m. noon start.
 
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Players Mentioned

Alex Koniaev

Alex Koniaev

5' 8"
Sophomore
Olivia Lucas

Olivia Lucas

5' 7"
Senior
Maria Paraja

Maria Paraja

5' 6"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Alex Koniaev

Alex Koniaev

5' 8"
Sophomore
Olivia Lucas

Olivia Lucas

5' 7"
Senior
Maria Paraja

Maria Paraja

5' 6"
Junior