Tennis loses close battle at Guilford

Greensboro, NC-The Salem College tennis team fell just short on the road at Guilford on Friday. Samantha Story won both of her matches. Salem falls to 0-2 this season.

Guilford was able to jump out to a 2-1 lead after doubles. Samantha Story and Ayla Pruitt cruised to an 8-3 win at #3 doubles.

There were two very close singles matches. Story was able to defeat Luci Gordon at #6 singles, but Andrea Akers fell just short at # 1 doubles.

Singles competition

1. Haley Andrews (GC) def. Andrea Akers (SAL) 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)

2. Allison Hewitt (GC) def. Ashley Koehler (SAL) 6-3, 6-0

3. Deanna Wilkins (SAL) def. Fernanda Gonzalez (GC) 6-3, 6-1

4. Kerri Morgan (SAL) def. Nora Prokosch (GC) 6-1, 7-5

5. Mara Stern (GC) def. Allie Watkins (SAL) 6-0, 6-3

6. Samantha Story (SAL) def. Luci Gordon (GC) 7-6 (7-5), 6-4

Doubles competition

1. Haley Andrews/Allison Hewitt (GC) def. Andrea Akers/Allie Watkins (SAL) 8-3

2. Fernanda Gonzalez/Nora Prokosch (GC) def. Ashley Koehler/Leia Pruitt (SAL) 8-2

3. Samantha Story/Ayla Pruitt (SAL) def. Mara Stern/Luci Gordon (GC) 8-3

Match Notes

Salem 0-2

Guilford 2-0

Nonconference match

T-3:30 A-35

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Players Mentioned

Andrea Akers: Junior

Ashley Koehler: Sophomore

Kerri Morgan: Redshirt

Ayla Pruitt: Junior

Leia Pruitt: Sophomore

Samantha Story: Senior

Allie Watkins: Redshirt

Deanna Wilkins: Redshirt

Players Mentioned

Andrea Akers
: Junior

Ashley Koehler
: Sophomore

Kerri Morgan
: Redshirt

Ayla Pruitt
: Junior

Leia Pruitt
: Sophomore

Samantha Story
: Senior

Allie Watkins
: Redshirt

Deanna Wilkins
: Redshirt