For the first time, AUTrojans.com is counting down Anderson University athletics' 25 most memorable games, matches and meets from the 2013-14 academic year. This season's countdown began on Monday, June 16 and will continue throughout the summer.
Be sure to check AUTrojans.com during the offseason to relive all the highlights of another successful year at Anderson.
Women's Tennis Earns 6-3 Victory over Carson-Newman
April 11, 2014
ANDERSON, S.C. - Highlighted by four singles victories, Anderson University women's tennis tallied its seventh South Atlantic Conference win of the season by knocking off Carson-Newman 6-3 Friday afternoon at Max Grubbs Memorial Courts.
The triumph moves the Trojans above .500 for the year at 8-7 and 7-3 in conference play, while the Eagles drop to 9-13 overall and 2-8 for the league. Anderson snaps a two-match losing streak and has now won four of its last six matches.
After senior Avery Owens and junior Karen Ching cruised to an 8-0 shutout at the No. 1 doubles spot, the sophomore duo of Alexandra Ebner and Nikkola Wichenko captured an 8-3 win over Carson-Newman's Brooke Sanderson and Katie Brown at the No. 3 position. With the back-to-back wins, both of Anderson's tandems snapped losing skids on the year, headlined by Ebner and Wichenko's three-match skid.
In the singles round, Owens continued the trend of shutouts with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Stefy Stand at the No. 2 position in her final match at Max Grubbs Memorial Courts, while freshman Rebecca Bruning got back on the winning track after suffering a setback against Erskine on Thursday. The freshman earned a 6-0, 6-2 triumph over C-N's Jennifer Ott at No. 3, as she leads the team in singles wins with 12 for the year.
Staying perfect for the night, Ebner grabbed a 6-4, 6-2 decision from Sanderson at the No. 4 spot, while Wichenko defeated Haleigh Chastain 6-1, 6-4 at the No. 6 position.
The Trojans close SAC action on Sunday when it heads to the Queen City to square off against conference newcomer, Queens. First serve against the Royals is scheduled for 1 p.m.
AUTrojans.com's Most Memorable Moments of 2013-14
25. Women's Tennis 6, Carson-Newman 3 - April 11,
2014
