LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The No. 1-ranked Georgia Gwinnett College women’s tennis team swept through singles action in defeating No. 15 University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) 8-1 on Monday afternoon at the GGC Tennis Facility.

The Grizzlies, still unbeaten at 7-0 for the 2019 season, won 72 of the 80 games across the six singles matches in the contest.

Victories by teams featuring senior Henar Munoz and sophomore Madeline Bosnjak, at No. 2 doubles, along with juniors Debora Scurt and Chiara Rebecchi, on the No. 3 court, gave the home team a 2-0 lead. Cumberlands (3-2) registered an 8-6 win on the No. 1 court for the Patriots’ lone point of the match.

Three straight 6-0, 6-0 victories by junior Gabrielle Robinson, freshman Tereza Koplova and Rebecchi on the No. 4, 5 and 6 courts, respectively, secured GGC’s victory.

Bosnjak remained undefeated in singles action this spring, winning 6-2, 6-0 on the No. 1 court. Munoz picked up a 6-1, 6-3 victory at No. 2 singles and senior Maria Prados Cid rounded out the winners with a 6-1, 6-1 triumph on the No. 3 court.

The Grizzlies have won 14 straight matches dating back to last season.

 

Coach’s Corner

“We took care of business in singles, while our play in doubles could be better. We were not at full strength today. When we have everybody in the lineup, we’re a very good team. I’m proud of the girls’ effort as they continue to win matches,” said Head Coach Chase Hodges.

 

Up Next

Georgia Gwinnett College is set to host Olivet Nazarene University (Ill.) at the GGC Tennis Facility on Tuesday, March 12, at 2 p.m.