PITTSBURGH, Pa. – In a dual match that came down to the wire, the IUP women's tennis program fell short in a 4-3 setback to Duquesne on Sunday at the Alpha Tennis and Fitness Center of Pittsburgh.
IUP (3-2) nearly completed the comeback effort after dropping the doubles point, answering back with wins in three of six singles flights.
The No. 1 doubles duo of
Ming Deewajee and
Dani Ramos fell in a tiebreaker, dropping the match 7-6 (7-4) to the pair of Daniela Latoni and Kaya Rand.
Katy Graydon emerged victorious at No. 2 singles, picking up a 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 victory against Jusa Roka.
Hannah Beitat followed with a victory in the No. 6 singles slot by scores of 6-2, 0-6, 6-2.
Lydia Vlachou held on for a three-set 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 victory at No. 4 singles. Dewajee and Ramos each fell in three-set matches during singles play as part of a competitive dual matchup.
Sunday marked the Hawks second consecutive day of action, previously knocking off Ashland on February 17.
Up Next
IUP returns to action with an indoor matchup against Fairmont State on Saturday, March 2 at the Summit Tennis Academy. First serve is slated for 5:00 p.m.
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