Marlins Face Diplomats in Spring Opener
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- The Virginia Wesleyan College women's tennis team fell 8-0 Saturday evening to a strong Franklin and Marshall team under the lights at the Everett Tennis Center.
At No. 1 doubles sophomore Jackie Lee, last season's ODAC Rookie of the Year, and first-year Katie Staman battled to a tight 8-5 defeat. Having only played with each other a couple of times, the Marlin duo went toe to toe with F&M's top team.
Seniors Mia Proctor and Sam Jackson fell 8-1 at No. 2 doubles. The match marked the first of Jackson's career who recently joined the team to help them in the 2016 season.
The No. 11 regionally-ranked Diplomats went on to sweep the Marlins and evened their record to 1-1. The Marlins next take the courts on Sunday March 6th when they host ODAC foe Guilford College at 2pm at the Everett Tennis Center.
