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App State Holds off Wildcats, 5-2
3/5/2026 3:57:00 PM | Women's Tennis
BOONE, N.C. – In a tightly contested match, Appalachian State held off a late Davidson charge to edge the Wildcats, 5-2, in non-conference action Thursday at the App State Tennis Courts.
The Wildcats drop to 5-3 on the spring, while App State improves to 5-6.
"Today against App State we had chances in several matches," said Davidson head coach Suzanne Depka. "We did some things well and could have problem solved better in others. We take lessons from each match and hopefully can improve and learn going into the next one."
The Mountaineers claimed the crucial doubles' point with wins on court two and three, respectively, to take the early 1-0 lead. Davidson's top duo of Savanna Kollock and Bryson Langford were up 4-3 at the top spot when the point was decided.
Davidson's points came from Keri Rothenberg and Ellie Hammond.
Rothenberg, a freshman from Wilmette, Ill., remained perfect in dual action improving to 5-0 with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 victory over Ruby Broadbent.
Shortly after, Hammond continued her strong play with a straight-set (6-3, 6-3) win of her own over Taya Powell at the No. 3 spot.
Despite the setback, Olivia Hooper battled in the final singles match before coming up just short in a third-set tiebreaker, 7-5, 5-7, 10-12.
"We have two tough opponents during spring break. It will be challenging but a fun experience that look forward to."
Up Next
Davidson will head to Colorado for Spring Break where it will take on Air Force (March 12) and Denver (March 13).
App. State 5 Davidson 2
March 5, 2026 | App State Tennis Courts
Doubles Competition
1 – Savannah DadaMascoll/Taya Powell (App) vs. Savanna Kollock/Bryson Langford (DC), Unfinished
2 – Naledi Manyube/Ruby Broadbent (App) def. Charlotte Calderwood/Ellie Hammond (DC), 6-2
3 – Sreenidhi Balaji/Allegra Hodson (App) def. Olivia Hooper/Keri Rothenberg (DC), 6-3
Order of Finish: 2, 3
Singles Competition
1 – #8 Savannah DadaMascoll (App) def. Savanna Kollock (DC), 6-2, 6-2
2 – Naledi Manyube (App) def. Bryson Langford (DC), 6-4, 6-1
3 – Ellie Hammond (DC) def. Taya Powell (App), 6-3, 6-3
4 – Allegra Hodson (App) def. Charlotte Calderwood (DC), 6-2, 6-2
5 – Keri Rothenberg (DC) def. Ruby Broadbent (App), 6-0, 6-1
6 – Sreenidhi Balaji (App) def. Olivia Hooper (DC), 7-5, 5-7, 10-12
Order of Finish: 5, 4, 1, 2, 3, 6
The Wildcats drop to 5-3 on the spring, while App State improves to 5-6.
"Today against App State we had chances in several matches," said Davidson head coach Suzanne Depka. "We did some things well and could have problem solved better in others. We take lessons from each match and hopefully can improve and learn going into the next one."
The Mountaineers claimed the crucial doubles' point with wins on court two and three, respectively, to take the early 1-0 lead. Davidson's top duo of Savanna Kollock and Bryson Langford were up 4-3 at the top spot when the point was decided.
Davidson's points came from Keri Rothenberg and Ellie Hammond.
Rothenberg, a freshman from Wilmette, Ill., remained perfect in dual action improving to 5-0 with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 victory over Ruby Broadbent.
Shortly after, Hammond continued her strong play with a straight-set (6-3, 6-3) win of her own over Taya Powell at the No. 3 spot.
Despite the setback, Olivia Hooper battled in the final singles match before coming up just short in a third-set tiebreaker, 7-5, 5-7, 10-12.
"We have two tough opponents during spring break. It will be challenging but a fun experience that look forward to."
Up Next
Davidson will head to Colorado for Spring Break where it will take on Air Force (March 12) and Denver (March 13).
App. State 5 Davidson 2
March 5, 2026 | App State Tennis Courts
Doubles Competition
1 – Savannah DadaMascoll/Taya Powell (App) vs. Savanna Kollock/Bryson Langford (DC), Unfinished
2 – Naledi Manyube/Ruby Broadbent (App) def. Charlotte Calderwood/Ellie Hammond (DC), 6-2
3 – Sreenidhi Balaji/Allegra Hodson (App) def. Olivia Hooper/Keri Rothenberg (DC), 6-3
Order of Finish: 2, 3
Singles Competition
1 – #8 Savannah DadaMascoll (App) def. Savanna Kollock (DC), 6-2, 6-2
2 – Naledi Manyube (App) def. Bryson Langford (DC), 6-4, 6-1
3 – Ellie Hammond (DC) def. Taya Powell (App), 6-3, 6-3
4 – Allegra Hodson (App) def. Charlotte Calderwood (DC), 6-2, 6-2
5 – Keri Rothenberg (DC) def. Ruby Broadbent (App), 6-0, 6-1
6 – Sreenidhi Balaji (App) def. Olivia Hooper (DC), 7-5, 5-7, 10-12
Order of Finish: 5, 4, 1, 2, 3, 6
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