RALEIGH, N.C. – The Avenging Angels captured a hard-fought 4-3 win over Johnson & Wales on Friday afternoon, using a strong start in doubles and clutch performances in singles to secure the team victory at home.
Match Highlights
Meredith came out with purpose in doubles play, highlighted by a dominant 6-0 victory from Coley Dyer and Jayla Kearney at the No. 2 position. The doubles point was clinched at No. 1, where Molly Zuburg and Cate Reilly delivered a key 6-4 win to give the Avenging Angels an early 1-0 advantage heading into singles.
In singles action, Meredith quickly built on its lead. Zuburg turned in one of the most decisive performances of the day at No. 2, cruising to a 6-0, 6-1 victory. Maya Kirstein followed with a strong showing at No. 5, earning a 6-4, 6-1 win to put Meredith within reach of the match.
The deciding point came from Dyer at the No. 3 spot, who controlled her match from the outset and secured the clinch with a 6-1, 6-4 win to seal the 4-3 result for the Avenging Angels.
Key Performances
- Coley Dyer – Clinched the match at No. 3 singles (6-1, 6-4); part of a 6-0 win at No. 2 doubles
- Molly Zuburg – Dominant win at No. 2 singles (6-0, 6-1); contributed to doubles point at No. 1
- Maya Kirstein – Strong victory at No. 5 singles (6-4, 6-1)
- Cate Reilly & Molly Zuburg – Secured the doubles point with a 6-4 win at No. 1
- Jayla Kearney – Battled back to force a third-set tiebreak at No. 4 singles
Final Notes
Meredith showed resilience across the lineup, competing in several tightly contested matches. Reilly pushed her No. 1 singles match to a third-set tiebreak, while Kearney rallied to extend her match to a deciding tiebreak at No. 4. Jeallen Holland also competed hard at No. 6 in a competitive outing.
Up Next
Meredith returns to the court 2:00 p.m. today, hosting USA South Conference opponent Salem College.
