By Rani Goodland | St. Mary's Athletics Communications
Women's Tennis maintained perfection in the Heartland, defeating conference opponent Arkansas Fort Smith 4-1 at the Arlington Tennis Center on Friday.
The Lady Rattlers had a slow start to the match against the Lions. At the No. 3 doubles position, Hannah Petersen and Ashely Penshorn fell 6-3 to Joanna Potet and Chloe Ruppanner. Senior/junior duo Rani Goodland and Bella Bergman swept their opponents 6-0, not dropping a game at the No. 2 position. The final point came down to the top court. Alex Corder and Ally Maciel had a close match, unfortunately the senior pair dropped the clinch 6-4.
The Rattlers responded well after dropping the doubles point in singles play, not losing a match. Freshman Ashley Penshorn was quick to get off the court, defeating her opposition 6-0 6-0 at the No. 6 spot. Following this win, seniors Alex Corder and Hannah Petersen at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions swept their opponents in straight sets 6-2 6-1 and 6-4 6-1.
On the top court, senior Ally Maciel clinched the win for the Lady Rattlers against opponent Bianca Koen 6-1 6-4.
Doubles Competition:
1. Bianca Koen/Samantha Wong (UAFS) def. Ally Maciel/Alex Corder (STMU) 6-4
2. Rani Goodland/Isabelle Bergman (STMU) def. Shaun Williams/Majella Nobile (UAFS) 6-0
3. Joanna Potet/Chloe Ruppanner (UAFS) def. Hannah Peterson/AshleyPenshorn (STMU) 6-3
Singles Competition:
1. Ally Maciel (STMU) def. Koen (UAFS) 6-1, 6-4
2. Alex Corder (STMU) def. Nobile, (UAFS) 6-2, 6-2
3. Hannah Petersen (STMU) def. Potet, (UAFS) 6-4, 6-1
4. Rani Goodland (STMU) vs. Wong (UAFS) 7-5, 3-2, Unfinished
5. Bella Bergman (STMU) vs. Williams (UAFS) 6-3, 3-4, Unfinished
6. Ashley Penshorn (STMU) def. Ruppanner (UAFS) 6-0, 6-0
