JMU Captures 4-3 Win at Temple

Friday, February 24

Philadelphia, Pa.

5:30 p.m.

James Madison University

Temple

2/24/2017 11:39:00 PM | Women's Tennis

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – James Madison women's tennis came back from a 3-1 deficit at Temple to win 4-3 on Friday evening. The Dukes, now 6-2 this spring, are off to their best start since a 6-2 start in 2011-12.

The Owls took the doubles point 2-1, clinched by a 7-6(5) decision at the No. 3 position. The Dukes won four of six singles matches, capped by a come-from-behind three-setter at No. 6 singles.

Junior Dylan Owens secured match point in a full-set victory over Marian Bedon at No. 6 singles. Falling behind 6-2 in set one, she pulled off a 6-3 win in set two before taking set three 6-2 to seal the team win. Owens has won 10 straight singles matches dating back to the fall tournament season.

Senior Timea Guibe got the Dukes on the board with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Alina Abdurakhimova at No. 1 singles. Guibe went 2-0 on the day, posting a 6-2 doubles victory at No. 1 alongside junior Kimmy Herrock.

Sophomore Emma Petersen snapped a two-match stretch of losses with a two-set (6-2, 7-5) triumph over Yana Khon at No. 3 singles. Freshman Jona Roka gave JMU its first tie score of the day with a two-set success (6-4, 6-2) at No. 5 singles.

This is the Dukes' third 4-3 victory in eight duals this spring. Of those wins, two have come with winning a majority of singles points.

QUOTING HEAD COACH JAMES BRYCE
"Tonight was all about the maturity of this team. We played in a hostile environment and showed how resilient we are. Battling back after losing the doubles point is always an uphill challenge, but I am very proud of our efforts. We need to rest up tonight to be ready for another tough match tomorrow."

RESULTS
Doubles (2, 1, 3*)

Guibe/Herrock def. Abdurakhimova/Karina 6-2
Willis/Khon def. Harris/Petersen 6-0
Nussaume/Bedon def. Roka/Owens 7-6(5)

Singles (2, 1, 4, 3, 5, 6*)

Timea Guibe def. Alina Abdurakhimova 6-3, 6-4
Monet Stuckey-Willis def. Rachel Nelson 6-4, 6-2
Emma Petersen def. Yana Khon 6-2, 7-5
Dina Karina def. Kimmy Herrock 6-4, 6-4
Jona Roka def. Anais Nussaume 6-4, 6-2
Dylan Owens def. Mariana Bedon 2-6, 6-3, 6-2

UP NEXT
JMU opens Colonial Athletic Association action on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. against Delaware. The Dukes have won the last five meetings with the Blue Hens.