ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson women's tennis (17-5, 6-4 SAC) shut out SAC foe Emory & Henry (3-12, 2-9 SAC) 4-0 on Saturday morning at the Trojan Tennis Complex. The Trojans made Senior Day a success, earning their 3rd straight win over the Wasps.

"It was a good senior day for our teams," AU Head Coach Joey Eskridge said after the win. "Our seniors showed up, played great, and we had a good time." We're thankful for God allowing us to play at our best and stay healthy through the process. Go Trojans!"

AU made quick work of Emory & Henry in doubles. Gigi Sompayrac and Grace Weaver notched a 6-0 victory, before Valentina Borda and Alexandria Braithwaite did the same on court 2. Mara Opre and Elena Ronconi led 5-3 when the Trojans had clinched their 9th consecutive doubles point.

Singles brought more of the same success for the Black and Gold. Braithwaite, Ronconi, and Ensley Collins posted identical 6-0, 6-1 scorelines on their way to wins. When the match was clinched, the Trojans led on the other three courts as well, thanks to Borda, Sompayrac, and senior Ariana Daduica.

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AU stays at home to take on No. 6 Catawba on Tuesday, April 8 at 11:00 a.m. Last season, the Indians defeated the Trojans 6-1 in Salisbury, N.C.

Anderson 4, Emory & Henry 0

Singles results:

1. Valentina Borda (AU) vs. Tahnne Sesma (EHU) 6-0, 5-0 unf.

2. Gigi Sompayrac (AU) vs. Ellyson Kovacs (EHU) 6-1, 5-6 unf.

3. Alexandria Braithwaite (AU) def. Nina Williams (EHU) 6-0, 6-1

4. Elena Ronconi (AU) def. Olivia Pursley (EHU) 6-0, 6-1

5. Ensley Collins (AU) def. Karlie Quinn (EHU) 6-0, 6-1

6. Ariana Daduica (AU) vs. Meghan Moore (EHU) 6-3, 3-0 unf.

Order of Finish: 3, 5, 4

Doubles results:

1. Gigi Sompayrac/Grace Weaver (AU) def. Ellyson Kovacs/Tahnne Sesma (EHU) 6-0

2. Valentina Borda/Alexandria Braithwaite (AU) def. Karlie Quinn/Nina Williams (EHU) 6-0

3. Mara Opre/Elena Ronconi (AU) vs. Meghan Moore/Olivia Pursley (EHU) 5-3 unf.

Order of Finish: 1, 2

Match Notes:

Anderson 17-5, 6-4 SAC

Emory & Henry 3-12, 2-9 SAC

T - 1:29

Att: 150

Written by AU student-athlete Drew Cagle