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Salem International SALEM (1-20)
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Winner USC Aiken USCA (10-7)
Salem International SALEM
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USC Aiken USCA
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Match Recap: Women's Tennis |

Calvert and Veskovac Guide USC Aiken To Win On Senior Day

AIKEN, S.C.  – The University of South Carolina Aiken women's tennis team registered a 9-0 win over Salem International Friday.

The Pacers are now 10-7 on the season.

Senior Kayla Calvert and Olivera Veskovac were part of four victories in their last home contest.

Veskovac and Teresa Franco Dias garnered an 8-1 win at the top doubles spot. Calvert and Victoria Giannaccini topped their foes 8-0 at the No. 2 spot. Elena Bompieri and Alice Neves totaled an 8-1 win at the No. 3 position.

In singles action, head coach Steve Dahm's team was enver challenged, dropping just three games combined in the six matches.

Veskovac bested her opponent at No. 1 by a 6-0, 6-1 count. Her win pushed her into a tie for sixth on the USC Aiken career singles wins list with 44. Calvert notched a 6-1, 6-1 victory at the No. 2 slot.

Karina Blas picked up the shutout win at No. 3. Giannaccini, Franco Dias and Mariana Yamashita played at No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6 singles, respectively – and all won by convincing 6-0, 6-0 scores.  

The Pacers return to action Sunday when they travel to Francis Marion at 12 p.m.

Fans can check out the highlights from the match at the USC Aiken Athletics Facebook page or on the Pacer Athletics Instagram account.

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