LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Belmont women's tennis tabbed its first victory of the season over the Bellarmine Knights, 5-2, Thursday afternoon at Weber Tennis Complex.
The Bruins (1-2) kicked off the day with a sweep of the doubles competition. Senior Maria Plaksina and sophomore Taylor Trondson tallied a dominant 6-0 win from the No. 2 spot to open the day. The duo of senior Erin Allen and junior Peyton Lee went on to clinch the doubles point in the top spot with a 6-1 victory. Belmont won the third doubles match via forfeit.
In singles, Lee recorded a 6-1, 6-1 win in the No. 1 position, while Allen took down Maja Kozerski of the Knights in straight sets (7-6, 6-3). Bellarmine forfeited its remaining singles matches, as the Bruins registered the 5-2 victory.
UP NEXT: Belmont finishes out the week by hosting East Tennessee State on Saturday at 3 p.m. in Nashville.
BELMONT 5, BELLARMINE 2
Singles Competition
1. Peyton Lee (BEL-W) def. Aubrey Smith (BELL) 6-1, 6-1
2. Erin Allen (BEL-W) def. Maja Kozerski (BELL) 7-6 (8-6), 6-3
3. Morgan Whitlock (BELL) def. Terra Sheldon (BEL-W) 6-3, 6-4
4. Channing Varnum (BELL) def. Nikki Christiansen (BEL-W) 5-7, 6-3, 1-0 (9-7)
5. Maria Plaksina (BEL-W) def. No player (BELL), by forfeit
6. Taylor Trondson (BEL-W) def. No player (BELL), by forfeit
Doubles Competition
1. Erin Allen/Peyton Lee (BEL-W) def. Ava Ratcliff/Aubrey Smith (BELL) 6-1
2. Maria Plaksina/Taylor Trondson (BEL-W) def. Channing Varnum/Morgan Whitlock (BELL) 6-0
3. Lauren Carelli/Somer Henry (BEL-W) def. No player/No player (BELL), by forfeit
