Saturday, February 18
Elon, N.C.
12:00 p.m.
Davidson College
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Elon
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Davidson Drops 5-2 Match at Elon Saturday
2/18/2017 3:37:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Gavin McFarlin - Associate SID
Match Results at Elon
Photo Gallery vs. Elon
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ELON, N.C. — Freshman Alexandra Abele pushed her singles win streak to six straight, but it was not enough as Davidson fell to former Southern Conference foe Elon on the road Saturday, 5-2, in women's tennis action.
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The Wildcats had their mini two-match win streak snapped, falling to 5-2, while the Phoenix moved to 7-3. The 'Cats still lead the all-time series 13-6.
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With a pair of 6-2 wins at No. 2 and 3 doubles, Elon grabbed the doubles point. It then captured wins at No. 1, 3, 4 and 6 singles to finish off the team win.
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Abele improved to a team-best 6-1 on the season when she tallied a 6-0, 6-3 victory at No. 5 singles, her first at the position.
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The final Wildcat team point came from Megan Scholvinck at No. 2 singles where the sophomore scored a 7-6, 6-2 victory. It ran her record to 5-2, with a mark of 4-1 at No. 2.
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Davidson returns home for two straight, starting Feb. 25 another former Southern Conference foe in Appalachian State. It will also host Rhode Island the next day at 11 a.m.
Photo Gallery vs. Elon
DavidsonPhotos.com
ELON, N.C. — Freshman Alexandra Abele pushed her singles win streak to six straight, but it was not enough as Davidson fell to former Southern Conference foe Elon on the road Saturday, 5-2, in women's tennis action.
Â
The Wildcats had their mini two-match win streak snapped, falling to 5-2, while the Phoenix moved to 7-3. The 'Cats still lead the all-time series 13-6.
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With a pair of 6-2 wins at No. 2 and 3 doubles, Elon grabbed the doubles point. It then captured wins at No. 1, 3, 4 and 6 singles to finish off the team win.
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Abele improved to a team-best 6-1 on the season when she tallied a 6-0, 6-3 victory at No. 5 singles, her first at the position.
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The final Wildcat team point came from Megan Scholvinck at No. 2 singles where the sophomore scored a 7-6, 6-2 victory. It ran her record to 5-2, with a mark of 4-1 at No. 2.
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Davidson returns home for two straight, starting Feb. 25 another former Southern Conference foe in Appalachian State. It will also host Rhode Island the next day at 11 a.m.
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