STARKVILLE, Miss. – Georgia Southern women’s tennis experienced a split result on Friday at the A.J. Pitts Tennis Centre on the campus of Mississippi State University, defeating Alcorn State 4-0 before falling to host Mississippi State 5-2.
The split brings Georgia Southern’s season record to 2-4. The Eagles are scheduled to continue play on Sunday, taking on Georgia State at 10 a.m. In Atlanta.
First Match: Georgia Southern Defeats Alcorn State
Georgia Southern secured its first win of the day against Alcorn State in the first meeting between the two programs. The Eagles swept all three doubles matches. Evelyn Warkentin, Franzi Heinemann, and Nanaka Kijima each secured straight-set singles victories, clinching the 4-0 win for Georgia Southern.
Second Match: Mississippi State Overcomes Georgia Southern
Against Mississippi State, the Bulldogs claimed the doubles point with wins at No. 1, and No. 2 doubles. Evelyn Warkentin earned a point for the Eagles with a 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 1 singles. Yet, Mississippi State ultimately secured the match with straight-set singles wins at No. 5, No. 2, and No. 3. Mackenzie Leopold added another point for Georgia Southern, winning a three-set match at No. 4 singles 7-6 (4), 3-6, (10-5).
Georgia Southern head coach Sean McCaffrey noted the team’s strong performance in doubles during the match against Alcorn State, stating that the doubles teams were “playing at a high level.” He likewise highlighted Evelyn Warkentin’s consistent performance.
Regarding the match against Mississippi State, McCaffrey acknowledged the competitiveness of the contest, stating that the team was “really tight” in singles play and that Warkentin is currently playing at a “high level.” He believes that the team’s close performance against an SEC opponent demonstrates their potential for future success.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match between Georgia Southern and Alcorn State?
The final score was Georgia Southern 4, Alcorn State 0.
What was the final score of the match between Georgia Southern and Mississippi State?
The final score was Mississippi State 5, Georgia Southern 2.
Who won at No. 1 singles for Georgia Southern against Mississippi State?
Evelyn Warkentin won at No. 1 singles for Georgia Southern against Gianna Oboniye, with a score of 6-3, 6-2.
As Georgia Southern looks ahead to their match against Georgia State, what factors do you think will be most crucial for them to secure a win?
