USA vs. Tulane box score


NEW ORLEANS – The University of South Alabama women’s tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to Tulane in their last match of the regular season Sunday afternoon at Goldring Tennis Stadium.

The Jaguars are now 2-12 in their spring campaign. With the win, the Green Wave advanced to 11-10 on the season.

“I’m very proud of the way we fought and competed today,” said USA head coach Jaco Keyser.

Tulane defeated USA on the No. 1 and No. 3 courts to secure the doubles point.

South Alabama junior Alina Volman (Lugansk, Ukraine) and sophomore Jess Courtnell (Newcastle, England) paired up to defeat Emma Helisten and Lindsay Dvorak 8-4 in the No. 2 flight.

In singles action, the Green Wave picked up quick wins on the No. 5 and No. 6 courts to take the 3-0 lead.

Volman’s 7-5, 6-4 victory over Dvorak at No. 2 singles came next to put the Jaguars on the board. Courtnell added the second point, downing Helisten in straight sets 6-2, 6-3 in the No. 4 position.

After dropping her first set 6-3, Hila Elster came back to win the final two sets 6-3, 6-2 over junior Chané Hines in the No. 3 spot to clinch the victory for the Green Wave.

Tulane’s final point came with Emma Levy’s 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-2), (10-6) win in the No. 1 flight over Welch.

The Jags will be back in action April 22-24 when they host the Sun Belt Conference tournament at the Bruce David Lubel Memorial Tennis Courts.

For more information about South Alabama athletics, check with www.usajaguars.com.  Season tickets for all Jaguar athletic events can be purchased by calling (251)461-1USA(1872).

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