Fredericksburg, VA / Rocky Mount, NC - The N.C. Wesleyan women's tennis team split a pair of matches over the weekend, falling 6-1 to nationally-ranked #69 Mary Washington on Friday before bouncing back in dominant fashion with a 7-0 USA South victory over Salem on Saturday at the Slick Family Foundation Tennis Center.

#69 Mary Washington 6, N.C. Wesleyan 1 (Friday, April 11 – Fredericksburg, VA)

Facing a tough test on the road, the Battling Bishops (4-6) grabbed a win at No. 2 doubles and No. 3 singles but ultimately dropped the match to the nationally-ranked Eagles (6-7) by a score of 6-1.

Ivanna Torres and Andrea Elaez Miranda teamed up to secure a strong 6-2 win at No. 2 doubles. However, the Eagles claimed wins at the top and third doubles spots to take the early 1-0 lead.

Torres went on to shine in singles play as well, earning Wesleyan's lone point with a 6-2, 6-2 victory at the No. 3 position. Elaez Miranda battled at No. 1 singles but came up just short in the second set, falling 6-1, 7-5. The remaining singles matches were claimed by Mary Washington in straight sets.

N.C. Wesleyan 7, Salem 0 (Saturday, April 12 – Rocky Mount, N.C.)

Returning home for conference play, the Bishops (5-6, 5-0 USA South) dominated from start to finish to remain perfect in USA South competition, blanking Salem (3-9, 2-5 USA South) 7-0.

Wesleyan swept all three doubles matches, highlighted by a commanding 6-0 win at No. 2 from Torres and Elaez Miranda. The team of Renata Torres and Bethan Fothergill notched a 6-3 win at No. 1, while Melanie Guzman and Linda Nhiwatiwa cruised to a 6-2 victory at No. 3.

The Bishops carried that momentum into singles play, where all six players earned straight-set victories. Elaez Miranda dropped just two games at No. 1, and Fothergill rallied in a match tiebreak at No. 2 to seal the sweep with a 6-7, 6-1, 10-6 win. Ajla Selimovic and Guzman each collected 6-0, 6-1 wins at the No. 5 and 6 spots, respectively.