Valdosta, Ga.- Lynn University's women's tennis team, ranked eighth in the nation, picked up a 8-1 victory over Valdosta on Friday. The regional match, extended LU's win streak to four. Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week, Valentine Confalonieri led the Fighting Knights with a 6-4, 6-2 singles victory. The win extends No. 10 Confalonieri's undefeated streak on the season. Junior Ioana Ivan teamed up with Confalonieri to form the No. 3 doubles team for an 8-2 win.
No. 7 doubles duo Andrea Berkova and Kim Przeszlowski extended LU's lead to 2-0 after an 8-4 win. Ana Kriz and freshman Alina Jane secured the doubles sweep with an 8-4 doubles win in the number three spot.
No. 15 Ivan rolled solo for a 6-1, 6-2 singles victory while Berkova, Przeszlowski, and Kriz also picked up wins. Jane was defeated by her Blazers counterpart in a third set, 10-8.
The Fighting Knights advance to 7-1 on the season and will play West Florida in Valdosta, Ga. on March 2. Fans can log on to www.LYNNFightingKnights.com to catch all the action live. Don't forget to 'Like' us on Facebook and follow @LUKnights on Twitter and Instagram.