Box Score

RICHMOND, Va. – The Longwood University women's tennis team fell, 3-2, against Morgan State University in the squad's season opener played in Richmond, Va. Sophomore Malin Allgurin|Värnamo, Sweden (Finnvedens Gymnasium) won the only singles match of the day at #3, earning the point in two sets with scores of 7-5 and 6-1. The Lancers return to action on Sunday, February 3 at the University of Richmond beginning at 1:30 p.m.

"The girls played very hard today, and as a coach, that is all I can ever ask," said assistant coach Casey Wharton.  "Our opponents were very tough, but I felt we made them earn it.  Although I am still getting to know our players and their styles of play, it was made very obvious to me that they are fighters. I love to coach players who never give anything away."   

Longwood also won the doubles point as senior Hannah Hill|Portsmouth (Western Branch) and junior Nicole Parker|Richmond (Mills Godwin) went unopposed due to a lack of players for Morgan State. In singles competition, senior Marta Pinyol|Barcelona, Spain (IESM Ferran Tallada) fell to Ekaterina Iakovleva 4-6, 3-6 at #1. Senior Allison Shulman|Richmond (Deep Run) dropped the #2 singles match 7-5, 1-6, 0-6, while junior Sarah Moomau|Winchester (John Handley) fell in the #4 match 6-1, 6-0. 

Singles
1. Marta Pinyol LOST to Ekaterina Iakovleva 4-6, 3-6
2.  Allie Shulman LOST to Mikola Cooper 7-5, 1-6, 0-6
3. Malin Allgurin WON vs. Chelsi Russell 7-5, 6-1
4. Sarah Moomau LOST to Jasmine Edwards 6-1, 6-0

Doubles
1. Hill/ Parker WON vs. No Opponent