Box Score Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Score:Â Hollins 2Â | Roanoke 7
Records: Hollins 3-2 / 1-2 ODAC | Maroons 4-4 / 1-1
Location:Â Roanoke, Va.
The Lead:Â For the first time this season, the Hollins tennis team looked to defend her home courts when they welcomed Roanoke College on Wednesday afternoon. The Green and Gold wn at the top doubles spot but fell behind 1-2 heading into the individual matches. HU again got the win at the top but couldn't hold off the Maroons, falling 7-2.
Highlights:
- Jessica Willebeek-LeMair and Millie Shaw got the 8-4 win at the top spot. HU had a chance to take a 2-1 lead but the Maroons edged Carlia Kearney and Mei Shalaby, 8-7, with a 9-7 win in the tiebreaker.
- At the #1 Singles spot, Willebeek-LeMair posted a 6-1, 4-6, 10-7 win to take the point.
- Shalaby fell in a hard fought match at the #6 spot, falling 10-7 in the pro-set tiebreaker, 4-6, 6-3, 7-10..
Up Next:Â Hollins plays host to Shenandoah after taking some time off for Spring Break. The match with the Hornets is scheduled for March 29th at 3:00pm.