Throughout the 2019 season, the USC Aiken Athletic Communications office will provide weekly notes, giving all of Pacer Nation an in-depth look at the team. 

Making History

On Thursday, Apr. 4, the USC Aiken women's tennis team bested Georgia College for the first time in the program's history. The Pacers won 4-3 against the nationally-ranked opponent.

Clinching The Match

Having trailed 3-2, USC Aiken knotted the match at 3-3. It came down to the No. 6 singles match and Rebekka Heigermoser squared off against Jordan Bowie. The Pacers won in thrilling fashion. Heigermoser won the first set 6-4 before dropping the second 6-3. She rallied back for 7-6 win in the third set for the match.

Alice's Awesome Day

Junior Alice Neves had a memorable afternoon. She and Victoria Giannaccini squared off against Emila Richter and Jordan Bowie at the No. 2 doubles spot. The Pacers registered a 6-2 victory, helping the team take a 1-0 lead.

Nationally-Ranked Foe

Elena Bompieri had a tremendous afternoon. After teaming up with Teresa Franco Dias for a 6-3 win at No. 1 doubles, she squared off against No. 59 Emilia Richter in singles action. Bompieri, ranked No. 67, bested the Bobcat 6-4, 7-6 for the victory.

Inside The Numbers

This week, USC Aiken hosts Young Harris on Thursday, Apr. 11 and North Georgia on Friday, Apr. 12. The Pacers are 33-28 (54.1 percent) in THursday matches and 54-47 (53.5 percent) all-time in Friday contests. The team is 4-5 on Apr. 11 and 1-4 on Apr. 12.

Against The Opponents

This week, USC Aiken hosts North Georgia on Friday, Apr. 12 and Young Harris on Sunday, Apr. 14. The Pacers hold an 11-7 advantage in the all-time series against the Nighthawks, including a 5-3 mark at home. The team is tied with the Mountain Lions in the all-time series, 4-4, but USC Aiken has a 4-1 advantage at home.