Austin Peay Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University women’s tennis team took care of business against Lindsey Wilson College, Saturday, picking up their third win in the last four outings with a 4-3 decision.
The Lady Govs swept through the doubles point with ease, taking two against the NAIA foe.Senior Andra Cornea and junior Ornella Di Salvo defeated Alejandra Galvis and Sarah Bernos (8-5), while freshman Hannah Tatlock and junior Jovana Karac won their fourth straight (8-5) over Jessica King and Diana Gerlakh.
For the Lady Govs, it’s the fourth time in the last five matches they’ve secured the doubles point; they’re now 3-1 in those matches with wins against Lindsey Wilson, Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky.
Di Salvo won her fifth straight singles match, defeating Alicia Rodriguez, 6-1, 6-2, in the No. 2 match. Junior Vanessa Tavares rebounded from a three-set loss against Evansville, Friday, with a 6-3, 6-0 win against Bernos at No. 3.
Tatlock solidified her hold on the No. 5 position with a convincing 6-2, 6-0 win against Anna Gaprindashvili; she’s won two of her last three.
The Lady Govs take two weeks off before beginning conference play, March 15th, against Jacksonville State.