ATLANTA, Ga. –The Penn State women's tennis team was victorious against Emory in Thursday afternoon's match.
The Nittany Lions break even at 4-4 on the season.
Doubles
Penn State claimed two wins in the doubles matchup.
Samantha Smith (Cary, N.C.) and Shannon Hanley (Kensington, Md.) came out on top in an 8-4 pro set versus Christina Watson and Stephanie Taylor.
Frederikke Svarre (Copenhagen, Denmark) and Olivia Ryan (Victoria, Australia) clawed out an 8-6 win against Jessica Fatemi and Ysabel Gonzalez-Rico.
Gabby O'Gorman (Gunnedah, N.S. Wales, Australia) and Gracey Hirsch (Cincinnati, Ohio) were defeated by Katleyn Thomas and Alexa Goetz, 4-8.
Singles
O'Gorman fell to Gonzalez-Rico, 5-7, 1-6.
Svarre grinded out a three-set victory against Defne Olcay, 6-0, 4-6, 7-6(3).
Smith made quick work of Goetz, winning 6-0, 6-2.
Hanley cruised to a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Watson.
Ryan came up short against Emma Cartledge, 6(6)-7, 4-6.
Hirsch claimed victory in a third set tiebreaker against Fatemi, 4-6, 6-1, 14-12.
Up Next
The Nittany Lions next matches are on Saturday with a double header against Kennesaw State and North Florida. Both matches will be hosted by Kennesaw State.
Doubles Final
Samantha Smith/Shannon Hanley (PSU) def. Christina Watson/Stephanie Taylor (EUW) 8-4
Frederikke Svarre/Olivia Ryan (PSU) def. Jessica Fatemi/Ysabel Gonzalez-Rico (EUW) 8-6
Katelyn Thomas/Alexa Goetz (EUW) def. Gabby O'Gorman/Gracey Hirsch (PSU) 8-4
Singles Final
Ysabel Gonzalez-Rico (EUW) def. Gabby O'Gorman (PSU) 7-5, 6-1
Frederikke Svarre (PSU) def. Defne Olcay (EUW) 6-0, 4-6, 7-6 (7-3)
Samantha Smith (PSU) def. Alexa Goetz (EUW) 6-0, 6-2
Shannon Hanley (PSU) def. Christina Watson (EUW) 6-0, 6-1
Emma Cartledge (EUW) def. Olivia Ryan (PSU) 7-6 (8-6), 6-4
Gracey Hirsch (PSU) def. Jessica Fatemi (EUW) 4-6, 6-1, 14-12
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