The Batten University women's tennis team turned in a strong performance against Virginia State University, defeating the Trojans 6-1 behind five singles victories and two doubles wins.
The Marlins opened the match by claiming two of the three doubles contests to secure the doubles point before carrying that momentum into singles competition, where Batten won five of the six matches in straight sets.
Batten got off to a strong start in doubles action as Jette Hafermann and Jette Dammeier battled Sky Carter and Nyla Terrell at the No. 1 position. The Marlins' duo emerged victorious in a tightly contested match, earning a 7-6 victory.
At No. 2 doubles, Lexi Hackbirth and Zoe Vliegen fell to Virginia State's Leilani Hereford and Taryn Toomer by a score of 6-3.
The Marlins responded at No. 3 doubles, where Meena Lennon and Mikisha Thomas defeated Makensie Pago and Brianna Woody, 6-3, securing the doubles point for Batten.
Batten continued its strong play in singles competition, winning five of the six matches to secure the 6-1 team victory.
At No. 1 singles, Zoe Vliegen delivered an impressive performance against Leilani Hereford, earning a 6-3, 6-3 victory to give the Marlins another point.
Meena Lennon competed in the most competitive singles match of the afternoon at the No. 2 position against Sky Carter. Lennon claimed the opening set 6-1 before Carter responded with a 7-5 victory in the second. Carter ultimately prevailed in the deciding tiebreaker, 1-0, accounting for Virginia State's lone team point.
At No. 3 singles, Jette Hafermann continued Batten's momentum with a convincing 6-4, 6-1 victory over Makensie Pago.
Anouk Bluemm followed with another straight-set victory at No. 4 singles, defeating Nyla Terrell 6-2, 6-3.
Lexi Hackbirth added another point for the Marlins at No. 5 singles, controlling her match against Taryn Toomer from start to finish in a 6-3, 6-0 victory.
Rounding out the singles lineup, Jette Dammeier delivered one of the afternoon's most dominant performances at No. 6 singles. Dammeier defeated Brianna Woody 6-0, 6-1 to complete Batten's impressive showing.
