CLEMSON, S.C. – The Coastal Carolina women's tennis team fell on the road against in-state foe Clemson by a final tally of 6-1.
The Tigers took an early lead after claiming the doubles point, along with five singles matches.
Anna Babayan forced a third and decisive set in No. 5 singles against Ali DeSpain, rallying from one set down to earn a 4-6, 6-1, 10-7 win for the Chants.
Coastal Carolina will have a quick turnaround, as the Chanticleers will host North Carolina Central on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. ET at the Stevens Tennis Complex.
Doubles
- Cristina Mayorova/Daniella Medvedeva (CLE) def. Megan Hopton/Jesse Hollins (CCU) 6-3
- Eleni Louka/Jenna Thompson (CLE) vs Mathilde Tranberg/Paola Landin Lopez (CCU) 4-3, Unfinished
- Ali DeSpain/Samantha Buyckx (CLE) def. Valentina Urelli/Anna Babayan (CCU) 6-2
Order of finish: 3, 1
Singles
- Eleni Louka (CLE) def. Mathilde Tranberg (CCU) 6-1, 6-3
- Cristina Mayorova (CLE) def. Victoire De Samucewicz 6-2, 6-4
- Daniella Medvedeva (CLE) def. Megan Hopton (CCU) 6-2, 7-5
- Jenna Thompson (CLE) def. Valentina Urelli (CCU) 6-0, 6-2
- Anna Babayan (CCU) def. Ali DeSpain 4-6, 6-1, 10-7
- Lana Sipek (CLE) def. Isabella Weatherhead (CCU) 6-0, 6-3
Order of finish: 4, 6, 1, 3, 2, 5
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