CLARKSVILLE, Ark. – The Hendrix College women's tennis lost their 2012-13 season opener 6-3 at the University of the Ozarks on Wednesday afternoon.
Warrior junior
Saranya Prathibha won both her matches, teaming with senior
Arden Brazzeal in number one doubles to defeat Breanna Herrington and Elly Eibes 8-4 and topping Eibes 6-3, 6-1 at number two singles. Sophomore
Hannah Smashey picked up Hendrix' other point with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Mollie Wilkinson at number four singles.
Brazzeal lost in a tiebreaker to Whitney Lewis in the top singles draw, falling 1-6, 6-3, 10-4. Smashey and freshman
Madison Schallhorn were defeated by the Lady Eagles' number two doubles tandem of Chelsea Glasscock and Tara Richards 8-5.
Hendrix will play their final fall match on Oct. 2 at Harding University in Searcy, Ark.
University of the Ozarks 6, Hendrix College 3
Sep 26, 2012 at Clarksville, Ark.
Singles competition
1. Whitney Lewis (UO) def.
Arden Brazzeal (HC) 1-6, 6-3, 10-4
2.
Saranya Prathibha (HC) def. Elly Eibes (UO) 6-3, 6-1
3. Chelsea Glasscock (UO) def.
Madison Schallhorn (HC) 6-3, 6-1
4.
Hannah Smashey (HC) def. Mollie Wilkinson (UO) 6-2, 6-3
5. Tara Richards (UO) def.
Shannon Clark (HC) 6-3, 6-1
6. Kalli Simpson (UO) def.
Any Jivan (HC) 6-2, 6-2
Doubles competition
1.
Arden Brazzeal/
Saranya Prathibha (HC) def. Brenna Herrington/Elly Eibes (UO) 8-4
2. Chelsea Glasscock/Tara Richards (UO) def.
Hannah Smashey/
Madison Schallhorn (HC) 8-5
3. Macie Kelley/Mollie Wilkinson (UO) def.
Caroline Kelley/
Shannon Clark (HC) 8-1