LYNCHBURG, Va. -- In a match moved to an indoor facility,
Randolph's women's team came out victorious in ODAC play this
evening.
The WildCats were aided by three default wins, as Emory &
Henry conceded No. 3 doubles and No. 5 and No. 6 singles before the
match even started.
With a 3-0 lead out of the gate, Randolph had a chance to clinch
the match without even competing in a singles match, but the top
doubles pair of first-year Alison
Henry (Charlottesville, Va./Albemarle) and junior Patricia
Verdezoto (Cuenza, Azuay, Ecuador/Bilingue
Interamericano) fell,
8-1.
At second doubles,
first-year Jenna
Sweet (Clarksville, Md./Atholton) and sophomore Dina
Velazco (Barquisimeto, Venezuela/Colegio Las
Fuertes pulled
Randolph within one win with an 8-4 victory.
Henry and Verdezoto took the
court in singles play, next, with both falling 6-0, 6-2, pulling
E&H within 4-3.
Velazco finished of the Wasps
with a straight-set win at No. 3, however, winning 6-4,
6-0.
With the win, the WildCats move
to 7-2 and 3-1 in conference play. The 'Cats have won three
straight.
