Women's Tennis Picks Up Its First Win Against Blackburn

ST. LOUIS, Mo.— The Fontbonne University women's tennis team picked up its first win on the season after a 6-3 victory against Blackburn.

In doubles action, the duo of Mariana Rogers and Bailey Benes picked up the first point with an 8-0 win at No. 1. However, the Beavers escaped with an 8-6 and 8-5 victories at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles to hold a 2-1 advantage.

In singles play, though the Griffins took over. Mariana Rogers, Bailey Benes, Jordan Sampson, Morgan Murphy and Becky Kottmeyer all picked up wins to secure the three-point victory.

Singles competition

No. 1 Mariana Rogers (Fontbonne) def. Gabriel Pierce (Blackburn) 6-2, 6-0

No. 2 Bailey Benes (Fontbonne) def. Bonny Eyer (Blackburn) 6-3, 6-1

No. 3 Jordan Sampson (Fontbonne) def. Sophie Netemeyer (Blackburn) 6-1, 6-1

No. 4 Morgan Murphy (Fontbonne) def. Erica Bechtold (Blackburn) 6-4, 5-7, 10-8

No. 5 Becky Kottmeyer (Fontbonne) def. Cierra Gibson (Blackburn) 4-6, 6-2, 12-10

No. 6 Asia Coleman (Blackburn) def. Sarah Johnson (Fontbonne) 6-1, 6-2

Doubles competition

No. 1 Rogers/Benes (Fontbonne) def. Eyer/Netemeyer (Blackburn) 8-0

No. 2 Pierce/Bechtold (Blackburn) def. Sampson/Murphy (Fontbonne) 8-6

No. 3 Fatima Noor/Coleman (Blackburn) def. Kottmeyer/Johnson (Fontbonne) 8-5

The Griffins close out its regular season with a home match tomorrow afternoon against Greenville. First-service at 3 p.m.

Fans make sure to stay updated on fontbonnegriffins.com throughout the year for full updates and recaps on the women's tennis team.