Fifth-Ranked Tigers Drop Tight Match to Fourth-Ranked Eagles
March 23, 2008
March 23, 2008, Atlanta, Ga. - Fifth-ranked DePauw dropped to 8-2 on the season following a 5-4 loss to fourth-ranked Emory. The Eagle improved to 5-7 with the win.
DePauw took a 3-0 lead after winning all three doubles matches, but won just at the number-two slot in singles. The Tigers did drop a three-set match at number three singles.
The Tigers return to action on Tuesday against Oberlin and the University of Chicago in matches played on Hilton Head Island, S.C.
DePauw University vs Emory University
Mar 23, 2008 at Atlanta, GA
(Woodruff P.E. Center)
#4 Emory University 5, #5 DePauw University 4
Singles competition
1. Nash, Tshema (EU) def. Janelle Arita (DEPAUW) 6-2, 7-6
2. Kelly Buckley (DEPAUW) def. Rogers, Sabra (EU) 4-6, 6-1, 6-4
3. McManigle, Lorne (EU) def. Greer Mackie (DEPAUW) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
4. Hillock, Kirsten (EU) def. Kayla Smith (DEPAUW) 2-6, 6-0, 6-1
5. Seyburn, Leah (EU) def. Betsey Flanzer (DEPAUW) 6-4, 7-5
6. Vrabec, Sara (EU) def. Kristine Lewry (DEPAUW) 6-1, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Erin Andrade/Kayla Smith (DEPAUW) def. Rogers, Sabra/Nash, Tshema (EU) 8-4
2. Kristine Lewry/Greer Mackie (DEPAUW) def. Hillock, Kirsten/McManigle, Lorne (EU) 8-4
3. Janelle Arita/Kelly Buckley (DEPAUW) def. Vrabec, Sara/Seyburn, Leah (EU) 8-5
Match Notes:
DePauw University 8-2; National ranking #5; Regional ranking #1
Emory University 5-7; National ranking #4; Regional ranking #1