ANDERSON, S.C. - Anderson University women's tennis quickly defeated nonconference opponent Converse from the Conference Carolinas, 9-0 Monday afternoon at the AU Tennis Complex.
Anderson moves to 7-4 overall snapping a three match losing streak while the Valkeries fall to 3-6 overall.
The Trojans did not drop a set on their way to blanking Converse for the fourth straight year.
Sophomore Ivey Welborn and Junior Rebecca Bruning added to their win total improving to 9-2 on the season, with an 8-2 victory over Alex Schlesener and Samantha Sheffield at the No. 1 spot. Freshman Jennifer Holcombe and senior Alexandra Ebner earned an 8-0 win over Taylor L. Barr at No. 2. Sophomore Abigail Gregory teamed up with senior Nikkola Wichenko for an 8-4 win over Margaret Pridmore and Caroline Bertling at No. 3.
In the singles portion, Anderson dominated play only losing six points in six straight set victories. Bruning (8-2) recorded her eighth singles win on the season while Holcombe and Ebner recorded their seventh singles victory of the year.
Anderson has a quick turn around heading to Augusta to face off in a nonconference match on Tuesday. First serve is set for 11 a.m.
Anderson 9, Converse 0
Singles competition
1. Ivey Welborn (AU-W) def. Alex Schlesener (CONVERSE) 6-0, 6-2
2. Rebecca Bruning (AU-W) def. Margaret Pridmore (CONVERSE) 6-0,
6-0
3. Alexandra Ebner (AU-W) def. Taylor L.-Barr (CONVERSE) 6-0,
6-1
4. Jennifer Holcombe (AU-W) def. Klaire Rouse (CONVERSE) 6-0,
6-1
5. Nikkola Wichenko (AU-W) def. Caroline Bertling (CONVERSE) 6-1,
6-1
6. Abigail Gregory (AU-W) def. Abby Roth (CONVERSE) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles competition
1. R. Bruning/I. Welborn (AU) def. A. Schlesener/S. Sheffield
(CONVERSE) 8-2
2. A. Ebner/J. Holcombe (AU) def. T.-Barr/K. Rouse (CONVERSE)
8-0
3. A. Gregory/N. Wichenko (AU) def. M. Pridmore/C. Bertling
(CONVERSE) 8-4
