Chattanooga 7, Alabama State 0

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s tennis team defeated the Alabama State University Hornets this afternoon 7-0. The Mocs came out ready to play after a week away from the court, improving their record to 10-2 on the year.

Chattanooga began the day by sweeping the doubles at No. 2, 3, and 1, respectively. This put the Mocs up 1-0 in the match.

The Mocs continued to dominate in the singles play when Sophomore Rachele Gazzola posted a (6-0, 6-0) win over Brianna Fairley in straight sets at No. 6. Junior Kelsey Coots followed her with a (6-0, 6-0) victory over Brankica Orlovic at No. 2 in straight sets as well.

Freshman Samantha Caswell secured the victory for the Mocs when she posted a (6-0, 6-2) win over Matabe Achoachere at No. 4. Senior C.C Mulyadi battled back in the third set to pull out a (6-0, 2-6, 1-0 (4)) win over Nicole Tekelova at No. 5.

Chattanooga finished the sweep over the Hornets after Junior Kayla Jones and Senior Kaylene Chadwell both walked away with victories at No. 1 and No. 3 respectfully to end the day for the Mocs.

“We took care of our business today,” stated head coach Jeff Clark. “It was our first match in a week and sometimes when you have had a few days off over spring break there might be a little rust. If there was any rust we shook it off pretty quickly and had a good day.”

Lamar 6, Mercer 1

MACON, Ga. – The Mercer women's tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision to Lamar on Wednesday afternoon at the LeRoy Peddy Tennis Center.

The Cardinals won the doubles point and followed with five singles wins before Laura Kelly won at the number six spot (3-6, 6-1, 6-4), to give the Bears a point.

Mercer will return to the courts and continue Southern Conference play on Wednesday, March 25, when they host Samford at 2:30 p.m.