LC Women's Tennis Drops Tough Match to Shenandoah 5-4

For immediate release – 3/14/2012 - #286

LYNCHBURG, VA – The Lynchburg College women's tennis team was defeated 5-4 in a non-conference matchup against Shenandoah University at home on Wednesday.

Sophomore Kelsey Bergen teamed up with senior Berry Morse to win 8-4 at #2 doubles, while sophomore Hailey Bettencourt and freshman Madison Dixon won 8-6 at #3 doubles.

Freshman Mellisa Drinkard competed at #2 singles and won 6-2, 7-6 (2) and Bettencourt won 6-0, 6-2 at #6 singles.

The Hornet women (2-4) will be back in action on Thursday, March 15 when they will travel to face Washington and Lee in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) matchup at 5:30 p.m.

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