Goucher Takes on Methodist in Non-Conference Play

BALTIMORE, MD- The Goucher Women's Tennis Team (0–5 overall) hosted Methodist University (3-1 overall), falling 7–0 in the non-conference contest.

In singles play, Natalia Navarro dropped the No. 1 match in straight sets, 6–3, 6–1. Meline Siggen fell in No. 2 singles 6–2, 6–3. Lucy Ingraham lost a tiebreak decision at No. 3 singles, falling 6–2, 3–6, 10–8. Alexa Benedict also dropped a tiebreak match at No. 4 singles, 6–3, 3–6, 6–0. Lydia Hurst fell in No. 5 singles 6–0, 6–1. Rounding out singles play, Nini Kandelaki lost in straight sets 6–2, 6–1 at No. 6.

In doubles play, the Gophers won one of three matches. The No. 1 doubles team of Navarro and Siggen fell 6–3, while the No. 2 team of Benedict and Ingraham earned a 6–2 victory. The No. 3 doubles team of Kendra Lanese and Hurst lost 6–1.

The Gophers return to action on Saturday, March 21, at Susquehanna beginning at 1 p.m. Goucher's next home match will be Sunday, March 22, against Dickinson, also starting at 1 p.m.