FLORENCE, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken women's tennis team lost a 5-1 decision to No. 24 and third-seeded North Georgia Friday morning in the PBC Quarterfinals.
The Pacers conclude the season at 11-10 on the year.
In doubles action, the Nighthawks took a 1-0 lead after winning No. 2, but head coach
Steve Dahm's team bounced back, knotting the match at 1-1 as third-seeded
Elena Bompieri and
Alice Neves notched an 8-4 victory.
The designated home team took a 2-1 lead as the No. 1 seed bested all-conference performers
Teresa Franco Dias and
Olivera Veskovac.
In singles play, the Nighthawks posted wins at No. 4, No. 6 and No. 2 for the 5-1 win.
It marked the last career match for seniors
Kayla Calvert and
Olivera Veskovac.
Tennis Match Results
Apr 20, 2018 at Florence, SC (Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center)
#24 Univ. of North Georgia 5, USC Aiken 1
Singles competition
1. Felicia Baratta (UNGW) vs.
Olivera Veskovac (USCA) 6-4, 5-2, unfinished
2. Adrienne Bofinger (UNGW) def.
Kayla Calvert (USCA) 6-3, 7-5
3. Holly Bennett (UNGW) vs.
Elena Bompieri (USCA) 2-6, 5-1, unfinished
4. Vaishali Jorge (UNGW) def.
Karina Blas (USCA) 6-0, 6-4
5. Cibeles Zuddy (UNGW) vs.
Victoria Giannaccini (USCA) 2-6, 6-0, 4-4, unfinished
6. Lexa Loden (UNGW) def.
Alice Neves (USCA) 6-2, 6-3
Doubles competition
1. #19 Felicia Baratta/Holly Bennett (UNGW) def.
Olivera Veskovac/
Teresa Franco Dias (USCA) 8-3
2. Lexa Loden/Vaishali Jorge (UNGW) def.
Kayla Calvert/
Victoria Giannaccini (USCA) 8-1
3.
Elena Bompieri/
Alice Neves (USCA) def. Adrienne Bofinger/Cibeles Zuddy (UNGW) 8-4
Match Notes: USC Aiken 11-10
Univ. of North Georgia 14-6; National ranking #24
Order of finish: Doubles (2,3,1); Singles (4,6,2)
Peach Belt Conference Women's Tournament Quarterfinal Match 4
North Georgia #3 seed, USCA #6 seed