DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University women's tennis stormed to a 9-0 win over Pfeiffer University on Senior Day Saturday afternoon at the Averett Tennis Courts.
Averett (9-4, 6-0 USA South) didn't lose a game in doubles as the No. 1 duo of freshmen
Maxence Lippens and
Linnea Sjostrom Krook won 8-3 while the No. 2 tandem of senior
Inka Zeilstra and freshman
Keira Gunning won 8-1. The Cougars wrapped up doubles action with an 8-2 win at No. 3 doubles from sophomore
Paula Ryhsen and junior
Alejandra Garcia.
Averett picked up each win in singles action in straight sets and keep their undefeated conference play alive. Lippens picked up a victory at No. 1 singles, winning 6-1, 6-0. Zeilstra won at No. 2 singles, 6-0, 6-2. Ryhsen, Krook, Garcia and Gunning also rattled off wins for the Cougars.
Prior to the match, the Averett tennis program honored Zeilstra, its lone senior, with a ceremony featuring a video tribute.
The Cougars travel to N.C. Wesleyan College Wednesday at 2 p.m.
