University of South Alabama Athletics

BLACKSBURG, Va. – The University of South Alabama women’s tennis team fell to No. 73 Virginia Tech 7-0 at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center Sunday.

"This was a severe gut check and test of character for us," USA head coach Jaco Keyser said. "We out in a good effort, but, unfortunately, our quality of play remains rather poor. It is extremely frustrating watching us play with such a severe lack of self belief. We will have to dig in and work harder in order to overcome this culture of mediocre performance."

At No. 2 doubles Marie Boura and Jess Courtnell fell to the Hokies’ Yasmin Hamza and Holly Johnson 8-3. USA’s Katie Welch and Chané Hines followed with an 8-5 loss to Shannon Betts and Christin Newman on the No. 1 court.

In singles competition Courtnell dropped a quick match to Hamza 6-1, 6-1 at the No. 3 flight to clinch the match for the Hokies. Boura then fell at No. 2 to Newman 6-3, 6-2. At the No. 1 spot Welch battled with Martha Blakely, but was edged 7-5, 7-5.

Virginia tech earned wins at the No. 5 and No. 6 spots by default.

The Jaguars will return home March 10 to host Austin Peay at 2 p.m. at the Bruce David Lubel Memorial Courts. Admission is free.

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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