Emory, VA - In a crucial showdown for teams looking to secure a berth in the 2017 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tennis Tournament, Hollins traveled to Emory & Henry on Friday afternoon. The winner would move into the top eight in the conference, with the loser on the outside looking in for a spot in the tournament.

The home standing Wasps took each of the three doubles matches to take a lead into individual competition. In singles play, Hollins was able to earn victories at #3 and #4 to close the gap. Amelia Verkerk survived a first set, tie breaker (7-6) and carried her momentum into the second set, where she posted a 6-0 win to take the match. At the #4 spot, Htet Myat San picked up a straight sets win by besting her opponent 6-3 and 6-4. The pivotal match took place at the top of the individual matchups. Jhovanna Salmeron dropped the first frame but rallied to force a third set tie-breaker with a 6-2 win. In the tie-breaker, the two conference foes were tied at 12-12 before E&H's Lauren Riner won consecutive points to take the match. After wins at #2, #5, and #6, Emory & Henry took the match, 7-2.

Next up for Hollins will be a visit from Bridgewater College on Monday afternoon.

Emory & Henry 7, Hollins University 2
Mar 31, 2017 at Bristol, Tenn. (Bristol Racquet & Fitness Club)