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USC Aiken Blasts Clayton State In Regular-Season Finale

MORROW, Ga. - The No. 50 University of South Carolina Aiken women's tennis team posted an 8-1 victory at Clayton State to close out the regular season. 

The Pacers improve to 14-7 on the season and 6-6 against conference competition.

Head coach Steve Dahm's team jumped to a 2-1 lead after a strong showing in doubles action.

USC Aiken's tandem of Nadine Tusiama and Olivera Veskovac notched an 8-2 win at the No. 1 spot. Third-seeded Sarah Bernos and Marie Habiyaremye tallied an 8-2 victory for the 2-1 edge.

 In singles play, Victoria Giannaccini finished first for the Pacers. She cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 win at the No. 4 slot. The Pacers pushed their lead to 4-1 when Bernos notched her second victory of the day by scores of 6-2, 6-0. 

Kayla Calvert clinched the team victory by netting a 6-1, 6-4 win at the No. 3 position. Playing at the No. 5 slot, Habiyaremye tallied a 6-2, 6-3 victory.

USC Aiken concluded its day by winning at the No. 2 spot when Veskovac notched a 6-3, 6-3 victory. Playing at the top position, No. 29 Tusiama needed a little bit of extra time before posting a 7-6, 6-1 win.

The Pacers will compete ate the PBC Tournament.The bracket will be announced by the league office.

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Players Mentioned

Sarah Bernos

Sarah Bernos

5' 6"
Senior
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
Victoria Giannaccini

Victoria Giannaccini

5' 6"
Freshman
Nadine Tusiama

Nadine Tusiama

5' 4"
Junior
Olivera Veskovac

Olivera Veskovac

5' 7"
Sophomore