March 6, 2023
Spartans Cruise Past Ferris State
Daytona Beach, Fla- The No. 16 University of Tampa women's tennis team went up against Ferris State, Monday afternoon. This would begin the Spartan's first of three matches during the Spring Break stretch.
Final: No. 16 University of Tampa Spartans 6 , Ferris State Bulldogs 1
Location: Naimoli Young & Family Tennis Complex | Tampa, Fla.
Records: Tampa (4-2), Ferris Sate (6-3)
Series History: N/A.
How it happened:
- Tampa won the first & third doubles matches to get the first point of the match.
- Tampa proceeded to win four straight singles matches in straight sets to secure the victory.
- Ferris State did force the last two matches into the tiebreaker set, however Tampa overcame and won.
Singles Results:
- Raquel Amaro (UT) def. Sophie Daavettila (FSC): 6-0. 6-0
- Morgan Waller (FSU) def. Victoria Sanchez (UT): 6-4, 7-5, 10-6
- Savannah Williams (UT) def. Ana Sofia Hernandez Ferrer (FSC): 6-3, 6-1
- Aleks Topalovic (UT) def. Maria Fernanda Hernandez Ferrer (FSC): 6-1, 6-2
- Anine Wilberg (UT) def. Kennedy Dumas (FSC): 6-1, 6-1
- Tatiana Harrelson (UT) def. Moorea McNalley (FSC): 6-3, 6-4, 10-6
Doubles Results:
- Raquel Amaro/Victoria Sanchez (UT) def. Parker Nolan / Morgan Waller (FSC): 6-2
- Anine Wilberg/Savannah Williams (UT) def. Ana Sofia Hernandez Ferrer / Maria Fernanda Hernandez Ferrer (FSC): 6-0
- Sophie Daavettila / Amelia Laverdiere (FSC) def. Tatiana Harrelson / Aleks Topalovic (UT): 6-3
Outside the Box:
- Tampa win their fourth consecutive match.
- Amaro has won her last four singles matches.
- Amaro/Sanchez are 5-1 when closing out doubles in first set (.800).
UP NEXT: Tampa will head to onto the road and verse Winona State, Wednesday, March 8th @11:00 A.M. in Orlando, Fla.