Women's Tennis

Hollins Tops Women's Tennis

WINCHESTER, Va. - Visiting Hollins University spoiled Shenandoah University's first-ever ODAC women's tennis match with a 7-2 victory Sunday afternoon at the Lowery Tennis Complex.

Hollins (5-1, 4-1 ODAC) took a 2-1 lead after the doubles thanks to an 8-1 victory at No. 1 and an 8-0 win at No. 2.

Shenandoah (2-1, 0-1) got an 8-1 win from Amber Lake and Rachel Gross at No. 3 to stay within striking distance.

HU then clinched the match with victories in the top four singles matches.

Sophomore Kayla Green was the lone Hornet victor in singles, downing Caitlin Hoerr 6-0, 6-2 at No. 5.

Lake's match at No. 6 went to a third set - Tiffany Hodges took that 10-point set 11-9 to win the match 6-0, 4-6, 1-0 (11-9).

The women continue ODAC play with a Tuesday match at Randolph-Macon. The contest will be a doubleheader with the SU men.

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