FHU women's tennis bests MUW

February 24, 2023

by Dustin Semore, FHU Sports Information Director

COLUMBUS, Miss. — After sweeping their way to their first win of the season, the Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions took victory in their first away matchup of the season against the Mississippi University for Women Owls 8-1.

The FHU Lady Lions (2-0) dropped just one game in the doubles flight with Mia Lancaster and Julianna Alves teaming up for the 8-1 victory. Lancaster would celebrate her doubles win by winning her singles match in straight games 6-0, 6-0. Finishing up the doubles round, Elise Kruzan and Delfina Rodriguez-Molina joined forces to sweep an 8-0 victory. Rodriguez-Molina completed her singles match with a pair of 6-0 wins. Hannah Pearce joined Morgan Brown to complete the doubles run, defeating their opponents 8-0. Pearce would move to the singles court where she bested her opponent 6-4 and 6-2 while Brown won her singles match 6-0, 6-1. Savannah Corbitt only competed in the singles round, collecting the win 6-1, 6-4.

Up Next

The Lady Lions prep for the biggest test of their young season, visiting the (RV) Blue Mountain Christian (Miss.) University Toppers in New Albany, Mississippi, on Tuesday, February 28.

Freed-Hardeman 8, Mississippi University for Women 1

Garrett Courts / Columbus, Miss. 

DOUBLES

1. Mia Lancaster/Julianna Alves (FHU) def. Sarah Kackley/Karen Calzadilla (MUW) 8-1
2. Elise Kruzan/Delfina Rodriguez-Molina (FHU) def. Macie Manasco/Maggie Etheridge (MUW) 8-0
3. Hannah Pearce/Morgan Brown (FHU) def. Mallory Parker/Audrey Foreman (MUW) 8-0

SINGLES

1. Mia Lancaster (FHU) def. Sarah Kackley (MUEW) 6-0, 6-0
2. Maggie Etheridge (MUW) def. Elise Kruzan (FHU) 6-3, 6-2
3. Hannah Pearce (FHU) def. Karen Calzadilla (MUW) 6-4, 6-2
4. Delfina Rodriguez-Molina (FHU) def. Macie Manasco (MUW) 6-0, 6-0
5. Morgan Brown (FHU) def. Mallory Parker (MUW) 6-0, 6-1
6. Savannah Corbitt (FHU) def. Kelis Griffin (MUW) 6-1, 6-4