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Pacers Knock Off Hurricanes

AIKEN, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken women's tennis team registered a 9-0 victory over visiting Georgia Southwestern Saturday afternoon.

The Pacers improve to 5-1 on the season, including a 1-0 mark against league foes.

Head coach Steve Dahm's team cruised to a 3-0 lead in doubles action. Top-seeded Nadine Tusiama and Olivera Veskovac notched an 8-5 win while Marie Habiyaremye and Sarah Bernos teamed up for an easy 8-0 win at the No. 2 slot. Third-seeded Kayla Calvert and Victoria Giannaccini posted an 8-1 win to close out doubles play.

Tusiama wasted little time defeating her opponent, 6-0, 6-0, at the No. 1 spot. Veskovac disposed of her opponent, 6-0, 6-2, at the No. 2 position.

Calvert cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 win at the No. 3 position while Giannaccini tallied a 6-1, 6-1 victory at the No. 4 spot.

Fifth-seeded Habiyaremye posted a 6-0, 6-1 win at the No. 5 slot while Marta Quereda closed out the team win with a straight-set 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 6.

The Pacers return to action tomorrow when they face Columbus State at 12 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Sarah Bernos

Sarah Bernos

5' 6"
Senior
Kayla Calvert

Kayla Calvert

5' 3"
Sophomore
Victoria Giannaccini

Victoria Giannaccini

5' 6"
Freshman
Nadine Tusiama

Nadine Tusiama

5' 4"
Junior
Olivera Veskovac

Olivera Veskovac

5' 7"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Sarah Bernos

Sarah Bernos

5' 6"
Senior
Kayla Calvert

Kayla Calvert

5' 3"
Sophomore
Victoria Giannaccini

Victoria Giannaccini

5' 6"
Freshman
Nadine Tusiama

Nadine Tusiama

5' 4"
Junior
Olivera Veskovac

Olivera Veskovac

5' 7"
Sophomore