Troy University Athletics
Sunday, March 20
Troy, Ala.
10 a.m.
Troy University
4
vs
2
Georgia Southern
Troy Triumphs for First Conference Win of the Season
3/20/2022 5:49:00 PM | Tennis (W)
TROY, Ala. - Troy marches back with three-straight points to capture its first conference win of the season on Sunday, 4-2, over Georgia Southern at the Lunsford Tennis Complex.
With the first conference win of the season, the Trojans (6-9, 1-3 SBC) end their longest drought to start conference play in head coach Rawia Elsisi's tenure and snap a three-match losing streak against the defending Sun Belt champions.
Rolling Early Through Singles
After a hard-fought loss in doubles, the Trojans trailed as they entered singles competition, 1-0.
Michelle Ncube started the Trojans off, dismantling Sophie Wagemaker in her match. After capturing the first set, 6-2, Ncube finished the job at 6-3 to tie the match, 1-1.
Next, Kristina Kukaras gave Troy the lead, 2-1, taking the first set, 6-1. Paula Hijos battled in the second set before Kukaras took control and the point, winning 6-4.
In straight sets, Hagar Amin finished the 3-0 run for the Trojans over Sonja Keranen. Amin swept the first set with a 6-0 final score. She followed it in the second, putting Troy at match point, 3-1, with the 6-4 victory.
Match Point
Holding the lead 3-1, it was up to Anastasiia Khokhlova and Olivia Elliott to finish the job and give Troy its first conference victory of the season.
Khokhlova went back-and-forth with Silvia Martinez in the first set before falling 7-6. The momentum stayed with the Eagles (6-7, 0-3 SBC) as Martinez ended the Trojans' run in the second set, 6-0, to bring the deficit to one, 3-2.
Elliott battled with Elizabeth Goines in both sets, winning the first, 7-5. She turned that momentum into a gritty 6-3 victory in the second to clinch the victory for Troy, 4-2.
Quotable from Coach Rawia
"I'm very proud of the girls today. They closed out a good win against a tough opponent and last season's SBC champions."
"After losing the doubles points, we came back and dominated singles on each court. We played with lots of focus and energy in singles that helped us win today and gain control early in the match."
Match Results
Doubles Competition:
1. Elizabeth Goines/Sonja Keranen (GSOU) def. Anastasiia Khokhlova/Andrea Widing (TROY) 6-0
2. Silvia Martinez/Paula Hijos (GSOU) def. Michelle Ncube/Kristina Kukaras (TROY) 7-6 (7-4)
3. Olivia Elliott/Franziska Ahrend (TROY) def. Hannah Daniel/Sophie Wagemaker (GSOU) 7-5
Order of finish: 1, 3, 2
Singles Competition:
1. Silvia Martinez (GSOU) def. Anastasiia Khokhlova (TROY) 7-6, 6-0
2. Kristina Kukaras (TROY) def. Paula Hijos (GSOU) 6-1, 6-4
3. Michelle Ncube (TROY) def. Sophie Wagemaker (GSOU) 6-2, 6-3
4. Hagar Amin (TROY) def. Sonja Keranen (GSOU) 6-0, 6-4
5. Olivia Elliott (TROY) def. Elizabeth Goines (GSOU) 7-5, 6-3
6. Franziska Ahrend (TROY) vs. Hannah Daniel (GSOU) 6-1, 4-6, 2-1, unfinished
Order of finish: 3, 2, 4, 1, 5
Everything is Bigger in Texas
Troy gets back on the road next weekend with Texas state swing. On Saturday, the Trojans take on Texas State before battling with UT-Arlington.
With the first conference win of the season, the Trojans (6-9, 1-3 SBC) end their longest drought to start conference play in head coach Rawia Elsisi's tenure and snap a three-match losing streak against the defending Sun Belt champions.
Rolling Early Through Singles
After a hard-fought loss in doubles, the Trojans trailed as they entered singles competition, 1-0.
Michelle Ncube started the Trojans off, dismantling Sophie Wagemaker in her match. After capturing the first set, 6-2, Ncube finished the job at 6-3 to tie the match, 1-1.
Next, Kristina Kukaras gave Troy the lead, 2-1, taking the first set, 6-1. Paula Hijos battled in the second set before Kukaras took control and the point, winning 6-4.
In straight sets, Hagar Amin finished the 3-0 run for the Trojans over Sonja Keranen. Amin swept the first set with a 6-0 final score. She followed it in the second, putting Troy at match point, 3-1, with the 6-4 victory.
Match Point
Holding the lead 3-1, it was up to Anastasiia Khokhlova and Olivia Elliott to finish the job and give Troy its first conference victory of the season.
Khokhlova went back-and-forth with Silvia Martinez in the first set before falling 7-6. The momentum stayed with the Eagles (6-7, 0-3 SBC) as Martinez ended the Trojans' run in the second set, 6-0, to bring the deficit to one, 3-2.
Elliott battled with Elizabeth Goines in both sets, winning the first, 7-5. She turned that momentum into a gritty 6-3 victory in the second to clinch the victory for Troy, 4-2.
Quotable from Coach Rawia
"I'm very proud of the girls today. They closed out a good win against a tough opponent and last season's SBC champions."
"After losing the doubles points, we came back and dominated singles on each court. We played with lots of focus and energy in singles that helped us win today and gain control early in the match."
Match Results
Doubles Competition:
1. Elizabeth Goines/Sonja Keranen (GSOU) def. Anastasiia Khokhlova/Andrea Widing (TROY) 6-0
2. Silvia Martinez/Paula Hijos (GSOU) def. Michelle Ncube/Kristina Kukaras (TROY) 7-6 (7-4)
3. Olivia Elliott/Franziska Ahrend (TROY) def. Hannah Daniel/Sophie Wagemaker (GSOU) 7-5
Order of finish: 1, 3, 2
Singles Competition:
1. Silvia Martinez (GSOU) def. Anastasiia Khokhlova (TROY) 7-6, 6-0
2. Kristina Kukaras (TROY) def. Paula Hijos (GSOU) 6-1, 6-4
3. Michelle Ncube (TROY) def. Sophie Wagemaker (GSOU) 6-2, 6-3
4. Hagar Amin (TROY) def. Sonja Keranen (GSOU) 6-0, 6-4
5. Olivia Elliott (TROY) def. Elizabeth Goines (GSOU) 7-5, 6-3
6. Franziska Ahrend (TROY) vs. Hannah Daniel (GSOU) 6-1, 4-6, 2-1, unfinished
Order of finish: 3, 2, 4, 1, 5
Everything is Bigger in Texas
Troy gets back on the road next weekend with Texas state swing. On Saturday, the Trojans take on Texas State before battling with UT-Arlington.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3,2
#1 Singles Match
12
Silvia Martinez / 0 [GSOU]
76
60
#2 Singles Match
12
Paula Hijos / 0 [GSOU]
14
66
#3 Singles Match
12
Sophie Wagemaker / 0 [GSOU]
23
66
#4 Singles Match
12
Sonja Keranen / 0 [GSOU]
04
66
#5 Singles Match
12
Elizabeth Goines / 0 [GSOU]
53
76
#6 Singles Match
1234
Hannah Daniel / 0 [GSOU]
161UF
642UF
Order of Finish:
3,2,4,1,5
Players Mentioned
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