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Pacers Tame The Cobras, 7-2

AIKEN, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken women's tennis team picked up a 7-2 victory over Coker Sunday afternoon in a non-conference tennis match.

The Pacers improve to 3-1 on the season. 

Head coach Steve Dahm's team fell behind 2-1 after the doubles competition, but managed to come together and reel off six straight singles victories for the team win.

The tandom of Kayla Calvert and Victoria Giannaccini registered a decisive 8-1 victory at the No. 3 spot in doubles play.

Nadine Tusiama got things going in singles action, taking home the win at the No. 1 spot by a 6-3, 6-2 score. Olivera Veskovac cruised to a 6-2, 6-1 win at the No. 2 position.

Calvert remained undefeated on the day, posting a 6-1, 7-5 win at the No. 3 slot. 

Giannaccini lost the first set at No. 4 by a 7-6 count. However, she rebounded to post 6-0, 6-0 scores over the final two sets for the decisive victory.

Marie Habiyaremye tallied a 6-4, 6-4 win at No. 5. Sarah Bernos picked up a solid win at the No. 6 position with a 6-1, 6-0 victory.

The Pacers return to action Saturday, Feb. 13, when they play at North Georgia at 2 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