CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky women's tennis suffered a 5-2 setback to Wright State in its Horizon League opener. The Norse drop to 4-6 on the season while the Raiders advance to 9-10.
Match Notables
- The Raiders claimed the opening point with wins in the top two doubles matchups.
- Wright State followed up with wins in No. 4, 3 and 5 doubles to clinch the victory.
- NKU got two points out of the top of the singles lineup.
- Margita Sunjic took down Andreea Craciun in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2. It marks the 15th time in her career in which she has taken down a league opponent in straight sets.
- Maria Koo added a straight-set victory over Haily Morgan in the No. 2 singles match, 6-4, 6-2.
NKU returns home next weekend when it hosts IUPUI and UIC on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30, respectively.
Agate
Wright State 5, Northern Kentucky 2
Singles (Order of Finish: 4,3,5*1,6,2)
1.
Margita Sunjic (NKU) def. Andreea Craciun (WSU) 6-4, 6-2
2.
Maria Koo (NKU) def. Haily Morgan (WSU) 6-4, 6-2
3. Luisa Pelayo (WSU) def.
Taylor Culbertson (NKU) 6-1, 6-2
4. Madison Riley (WSU) def. Elizabeth Rosin (NKU) 6-0, 6-1
5. Jillian Milano (WSU) def.
Katja Dijanezevic (NKU) 6-2, 6-2
6. Grace Whitney (WSU) def.
Hannah Watton (NKU) 6-3, 6-2
Doubles (Order of Finish: 2,1*)
1. Haily Morgan/Madison Riley (WSU) def.
Taylor Culbertson/
Margita Sunjic (NKU) 6-3
2. Luisa Pelayo/Grace Whitney (WSU) def.
Maria Koo/
Elizabeth Rozin (NKU) 6-1
3. Jillian Milano/Andreea Craciun (WSU) vs.
Autumn Clark/
Katja Dijanezevic (NKU) 5-3, abandoned
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