BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Tennessee State University women's tennis team continued its road stretch Monday afternoon, falling 6-1 to Western Kentucky University at the Warren County Tennis Facility.
Despite the final score, the Tigers showed fight throughout the match, highlighted by a strong singles performance from Victoria Cooksey.
Doubles Play
TSU opened the afternoon with an impressive showing at No. 1 doubles. The duo of Claudia Murdasanu and Victoria Cooksey powered past WKU's Emily Schut and Andra Sirbu, 6-1, giving the Tigers momentum early in the doubles rotation.
WKU claimed the doubles point with wins at the No. 2 and No. 3 spots to take the early 1-0 lead.
Singles Competition
Cooksey delivered the Tigers' lone point of the day in thrilling fashion at No. 2 singles. After taking the first set 6-4, dropping the second 3-6, she responded in the deciding super tiebreak to secure a 10-7 victory and earn TSU's point on the scoreboard.
Natalie Walsh also battled at No. 3 singles, forcing a decisive third-set tiebreak after splitting the first two sets, but ultimately fell 10-6 in the final frame.
The Hilltoppers secured straight-set wins at the No. 1, No. 4 and No. 6 positions, while the No. 5 match ended in opponent retirement.
With the result, Tennessee State moves to 0-6 on the season.
Up next, the Tigers remain on the road as they travel to face Middle Tennessee State University on Wednesday, March 4 at 4:00 p.m. in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
