Tallahassee, Fla. – The LSU women’s tennis team clinched the win against Clemson 4-0, in the opening round of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Kick-Off in the Tallahassee regional.
With the victory, LSU improves their record to 2-0 and gave Clemson its first loss of the 2019 season.
Co-Head Coach Julia Sell on the Match
“Clemson is a very strong team in doubles and singles so to have such a strong quick start today really set the tone. After that we did a tremendous job controlling the momentum,” said co-head coach Julia Sell. “Not sure who we play yet tomorrow but we will have another tough opponent and great opportunity.”
Doubles Point
The No. 30-ranked pair of sophomore Taylor Bridges and junior Paris Corley finished their contest with a 6-2 win against Sydney Riley and Tate Schroeder, on court two.
On court one, the No. 9-ranked duo of senior Jessica Golovin and Eden Richardson secured the doubles point for the Tigers with a 6-3 victory over the No. 3-ranked combination of Marie Leduc and Fernanda Navarro.
Singles Results
LSU only needed three singles matches, played in straight sets, to secure the victory over Clemson.
Corley finished competition first on court five after defeating Ally Miller-Krasilinikov, 6-1, 6-1.
The second match followed quickly with No. 72-ranked Kennan Johnson taking the 6-1, 6-2 win on court four.
Bridges clinched the win for the Tigers, giving them their fourth point, after finishing 6-1, 6-2, against Sydney Riley.
Next Match
The Tigers will face Tennessee on Saturday at 3 p.m. CT in the final round of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Kick-Off regional in Tallahassee. The winner of this match will travel to Seattle, Washington for the National Team Indoor Championships on February 8.
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LSU 4, Clemson 0
Doubles
No. 9 Jessica Golovin/Eden Richardson (LSU) def. No. 3 Marie Leduc/ Fernanda Navarro (CLE), 6-3
No. 30 Taylor Bridges/Paris Corley (LSU) def. Sydney Riley/Tate Schroeder, 6-2
Luba Vasilyuk/Kennan Johnson (LSU) vs. Laura Marti/Ally Miller Krasilnikov, 5-2 unfinished
Singles
No. 13 Eden Richardson (LSU) vs. Marie Leduc, 7-5, 3-2 (unfinished)
Jessica Golovin (LSU) vs. Fernanda Navarro, 6-2, 4-4 (unfinished)
Taylor Bridges (LSU) def. Sydney Riley, 6-1, 6-2
No. 72 Kennan Johnson (LSU) def. Tate Schroeder 6-1, 6-2
Paris Corley (LSU) def. Ally Miller Krasilnikov, 6-1, 6-1
Luba Vasilyuk (LSU) vs. Laura Marti, 6-1, 6-5 (unfinished)
Match Notes:
LSU 2-0
Clemson 4-1
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1); Singles (5,4,3)