March 23, 2007
Contact: Leah Melichar
Limestone College Sports Information
Phone: 864-488-8219
lmelichar@limestone.edu

 

LIMESTONE TENNIS TEAMS GET VICTORIES AT NORTH-SOUTH DUALS

WILSON, N.C.— The Limestone College tennis teams picked up victories at the North-South Duals hosted by Barton College on Friday, as the men’s and women’s squads recorded two victories each. The Lady Saints stand at 12-6 overall as the Saints have an 11-8 record.

On the men’s side, Limestone picked up a 5-0 win over Chowan, and went on to defeat Methodist, 5-1. Paulo Avilia (Sao Paulo, Brazil) got the fifth point for Limestone after battling through three sets.

The Lady Saints got a 5-0 victory over West Virginia State and defeated Lenoir-Rhyne 5-0.

Limestone continues play at the tournament on Saturday. The men’s team will face a tough opponent in nationally-ranked Mercy, while the Lady Saints will take on the University of the District of Columbia. Both squads will also play North Greenville.

 
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