WINGATE, N.C. – Freshman
Rhidaim Yang won her first singles match as a Bobcat, but it was not enough as nationally-ranked No. 12 Wingate won two of the three doubles matches to clinch the doubles point and claimed victory in five singles matches en route to a 6-1 win over the visiting Bobcats in the non-conference match this afternoon.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: No. 12 Wingate – 6; Lees-McRae – 1
LOCATION: WU Tennis Complex – Wingate, North Carolina
RECORDS: No. 12 Wingate (1-0), Lees-McRae (0-2)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Yang clinched a win in the #2 singles match with a score of 6-1, 6-3 to notch her first collegiate win.
- The doubles team of Laura Ocampo and Anita Ivanova won their #3 doubles match with a score of 6-1 over their rivals from Wingate.
- Both Mei Hiramatsu and Nursharneem Shamsuddin nearly clinched the first sets in their respective #3 singles and #4 singles matches before ultimately falling 7-5 in each match.
UP NEXT:
The Bobcats will travel to Greenwood, South Carolinas on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. to face Lander in a non-conference match.
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