Women's Tennis Control Georgetown to Open Mid-South Play

Lebanon, Tenn. - - The Cumberland women's tennis team controlled Georgetown in their home and conference opener, taking the sweep, 7-0.

Doubles was tight on every court, with no match being won by less than three games. Maria Arbelaez and Lara Zugasti took on the Tiger's best, winning 6-3.

The second and third courts were just as close, as Kaede Hatano and Valentina Mendez fought for each game, but were able to pull out the 6-4 victory. With the win the doubles point was clinched, Alexandra Leisibach and Madeleine Darud gave Cumberland the sweep, winning 6-3.

Singles saw drama on a couple different courts, though the Phoenix remained in control from end-to-end. In the top spot, Maria Arbelaez had a three set battle, winning 7-6, 4-6, 10-8.

No. two singles was more comfortable for Valentina Mendez, taking down her opponent 6-2, 6-2. The third spot again had plenty of action, as Lara Zugasti had to take her opponents final service game in the final set, winning 7-5, then following that up with a cleaner 6-3 win in the second.

Kaede Hatano was the last Phoenix to play three sets, winning 7-5, 3-6, 11-9. Elsewhere, Madeleine Darud took five singles 7-5, 6-2, and Alexandra Leisibach wrapped it all up with a 6-1, 6-4 match victory, giving Cumberland the sweep.

The women's team won't be back in action until after Spring break, playing Bethel University on March 14th.

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Players Mentioned

Maria Arbelaez: 5' 6"; Sophomore

Lara Zugasti: 5' 5"; Sophomore

Alexandra Leisibach: 5' 3"; Junior

Kaede Hatano: 5' 7"; Sophomore

Valentina Mendez: 5' 7"; Freshman

Madeleine Darud: 5' 4"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Maria Arbelaez
: 5' 6"; Sophomore

Lara Zugasti
: 5' 5"; Sophomore

Alexandra Leisibach
: 5' 3"; Junior

Kaede Hatano
: 5' 7"; Sophomore

Valentina Mendez
: 5' 7"; Freshman

Madeleine Darud
: 5' 4"; Freshman