RALEIGH, NC - The Meredith College tennis team faced a tough outing on the court against Methodist University, a USA South opponent, in a non-conference matchup, falling in the overall match after being unable to secure an early advantage in doubles play. The Avenging Angels were swept across all three doubles positions, with the No. 1 pair of Molly and Cate, No. 2 duo Coley and Zoe, and the No. 3 team of Jayla and Maya all dropping their matches.
Trailing heading into singles competition, Meredith looked to bounce back but found points hard to come by against a strong opponent. The highlight of the match came at No. 5 singles, where Molly Zuburg delivered a dominant performance. She secured Meredith's lone victory of the day with a convincing 6-1, 6-2 win, showcasing consistency and control throughout the match.
At No. 6, Maya fought to extend her match after dropping the first set, showing resilience in a more competitive second set before falling 4-6.
Key Performances:
- Molly earned Meredith's only point with a strong straight-set victory at No. 5 singles.
- Maya showed improvement in her second set at No. 6, battling to a closer finish.
Final Notes:
Meredith will look to regroup and build on individual performances as they prepare for their next match against Pfeiffer.
