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Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Takes Down Pfeiffer 5-2 for Second Straight Conference Win

Box Score Misenheimer, NC - The N.C. Wesleyan women's tennis team earned a decisive 5-2 victory over Pfeiffer on Wednesday afternoon at the Knapp Tennis Center, securing its second straight USA South win.

The Bishops (2-5, 2-0 USA South) set the tone early by taking two of the three doubles matches. The duo of Bethan Fothergill and Ivanna Torres dominated at No. 1 doubles with a 6-2 win, while Andrea Elaez Miranda and Renata Torres secured a 6-4 victory at No. 2 doubles. Pfeiffer managed to claim the No. 3 doubles match, but Wesleyan carried a 2-1 lead into singles play.

In singles competition, the Bishops continued to shine. Andrea Elaez Miranda cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 1 singles, while Ivanna Torres posted a commanding 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 3. Fothergill battled through a three-set match at No. 2 singles, ultimately prevailing 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 to clinch the match for Wesleyan. Melanie Guzman Gonzalez added to the Bishops' success with a 6-3, 6-3 win at No. 6 singles.

Up Next:
Women's tennis travels to Brevard Monday at 2:00 PM for its third straight conference road match.

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Players Mentioned

Andrea Elaez Miranda

Andrea Elaez Miranda

5' 3"
Sophomore
Bethan Fothergill

Bethan Fothergill

5' 5"
Sophomore
Ivanna Torres

Ivanna Torres

5' 6"
Freshman
Melanie Guzman Gonzalez

Melanie Guzman Gonzalez

5' 6"
Senior
Renata Torres

Renata Torres

5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Andrea Elaez Miranda

Andrea Elaez Miranda

5' 3"
Sophomore
Bethan Fothergill

Bethan Fothergill

5' 5"
Sophomore
Ivanna Torres

Ivanna Torres

5' 6"
Freshman
Melanie Guzman Gonzalez

Melanie Guzman Gonzalez

5' 6"
Senior
Renata Torres

Renata Torres

5' 6"
Freshman