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Warhawk Down; Women's Tennis Bests AUM

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The fifth-ranked Lynn University women's tennis team continued with its winning ways on Monday evening, outlasting the Auburn University of Montgomery Warhawks in nonconference action, 5-2.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lynn 5, Auburn Montgomery 2
Records: #5 Lynn (8-1), Auburn Montgomery (9-3)
Location: Perper Tennis Complex | Boca Raton, Fla.
Series: Lynn leads 10-6 all-time
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • The Fighting Knights posted 8-2 wins at the top two flights of doubles, but fell to the Warhawks at No. 3, 5-8. 
  • The top-ranked pair of Diana Bogolii and Rosalie Willig claimed victory at No. 1 while Grace Mpassy and Carolina Cuevas followed up at No. 2 to give Lynn a 2-1 edge heading into singles.
  • Mpassy made quick work of her singles opponent at the No. 3 position, blanking Iris Verweij 6-0, 6-0.
  • Willig took on NAIA's 11th-ranked Paula Diaz at No. 2, prevailing in the second set, 6-2, 7-5.
  • After taking the first set 6-2 at the top spot, 8th-ranked Bogolii dropped the second (5-7) to force a third frame with NAIA's 20th-ranked Kelly Southwood. Southwood grabbed the third set 6-1 to cut Lynn's lead to 4-2.
  • Martina Gledacheva closed out the win for the Fighting Knights in straight sets at the No. 5 spot, 6-1, 6-3.
  • Cuevas and Celine Lenertz were deadlocked in a three-set battle at No. 4 singles before the match was halted.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

  • Mpassy has recorded four 6-0, 6-0 singles victories this season.

UP NEXT:
Lynn remains at home for a matchup against Academy of Art on Thursday, March 17 at 3:30 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Diana Bogolii

Diana Bogolii

5' 8"
Senior
National University of Physical Education and Sport
Carolina Cuevas

Carolina Cuevas

5' 9"
Junior
Martina Gledacheva

Martina Gledacheva

5' 4"
Junior
Grace Mpassy

Grace Mpassy

5' 5"
Junior
Rosalie Willig

Rosalie Willig

5' 6"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Diana Bogolii

Diana Bogolii

5' 8"
Senior
National University of Physical Education and Sport
Carolina Cuevas

Carolina Cuevas

5' 9"
Junior
Martina Gledacheva

Martina Gledacheva

5' 4"
Junior
Grace Mpassy

Grace Mpassy

5' 5"
Junior
Rosalie Willig

Rosalie Willig

5' 6"
Senior