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Saturday, March 9
Miami, Fla.
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Dukes Fall at FIU
3/9/2019 5:50:00 PM | Women's Tennis
MIAMI, Fla. – A complete performance in doubles action and three straight-set victories in singles allowed Florida International to push past James Madison Women's tennis in a 4-2 decision at the FIU Tennis Courts on Saturday afternoon.
The result dropped the Dukes back to 6-6, while the Panthers improved to 8-4.
In doubles action, a 6-0 win at No. 3 and a 6-3 victory at No. 2 gave FIU the doubles point and an early 1-0 advantage.
In singles, freshman Amanda Nord rolled past FIU's Maria Turrillo 6-4, 6-1 at No. 6 to tie the contest at one apiece.
Shortly after Nord knotted things up, FIU retook the lead with a win from Maryna Veksler at No. 1 (6-0, 6-3) over freshman Daria Afanasyeva.
At No. 5, senior Emma Petersen claimed her 80th career singles victory in dominating fashion, taking down Paulina Bakaite 6-0, 6-2 to even things back up at 2-2.
With the match tied, FIU regained control with straight-set victories at No. 2 (6-0, 6-2) and No. 4 (6-4, 6-4) to claim match point at 4-2.
With the match clinched, play was halted on court 3.
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UP NEXT
The Dukes will return home to the Hillside Courts this Friday March, 15th, where they will open up conference play against Colonial Athletic Association foe Towson. First serve is set for 3 p.m.
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The result dropped the Dukes back to 6-6, while the Panthers improved to 8-4.
In doubles action, a 6-0 win at No. 3 and a 6-3 victory at No. 2 gave FIU the doubles point and an early 1-0 advantage.
In singles, freshman Amanda Nord rolled past FIU's Maria Turrillo 6-4, 6-1 at No. 6 to tie the contest at one apiece.
Shortly after Nord knotted things up, FIU retook the lead with a win from Maryna Veksler at No. 1 (6-0, 6-3) over freshman Daria Afanasyeva.
At No. 5, senior Emma Petersen claimed her 80th career singles victory in dominating fashion, taking down Paulina Bakaite 6-0, 6-2 to even things back up at 2-2.
With the match tied, FIU regained control with straight-set victories at No. 2 (6-0, 6-2) and No. 4 (6-4, 6-4) to claim match point at 4-2.
With the match clinched, play was halted on court 3.
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UP NEXT
The Dukes will return home to the Hillside Courts this Friday March, 15th, where they will open up conference play against Colonial Athletic Association foe Towson. First serve is set for 3 p.m.
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,2
#1 Singles Match
12
03
Maryna Veksler / 0 [FIU]
66
#2 Singles Match
12
02
Kamila Umarova / 0 [FIU]
66
#3 Singles Match
123
410
Basak Akbas / 0 [FIU]
65UF
#4 Singles Match
12
44
Sandra Bozinovic / 0 [FIU]
66
#5 Singles Match
12
66
Paulina Bakaite / 0 [FIU]
02
#6 Singles Match
12
66
Maria Turrillo / 0 [FIU]
41
Order of Finish:
6,1,5,2,4
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