Women's Tennis Swept by Furman
Women's Tennis Swept by Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Appalachian State University women's tennis dropped its seventh match in a row as it fell to nationally-ranked Southern Conference rival Furman on Wednesday at the Mickel Tennis Center.

The Mountaineers (4-13, 0-4 SoCon) dropped their second match of the season to a nationally-ranked opponent while the No. 68 Paladins (10-5, 3-0) won their third-straight to remain perfect in league play.

Appalachian nearly came up with the all-important doubles point as it pushed Furman to the brink at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles by forcing tiebreaks in each. The Mountaineers' top pairing of Gabrielle Wreder/Mackenzie LaSure fell by an 8-7 (7-5) final as did the No. 2 duo of Clare Cox/McKayla Zupan - the Paladins cruised to an 8-3 win at the No. 3 spot.

In singles play, Furman won all but one match in straight sets as LaSure put up App State's best fight of the day in a losing effort. Despite winning the first set, she was unable to close things out in the second before falling in three sets at No. 2 (1-6, 6-1, 6-1).

Appalachian State returns home on Thursday when it takes on UNCG at 3 p.m. at Yonahlossee Racquet Club. The contest is the first of three-straight home matches for the Mountaineers.

#68 Furman 7, Appalachian State 0
Mar 26, 2014 at Greenville, S.C. (Mickel Tennis Center)

Singles competition
1. Ansley Speaks (FUR) def. Clare Cox (APP) 6-1, 6-3
2. Alex Moreno-Kaste (FUR) def. Mackenzie LaSure (APP) 1-6, 6-1, 6-1
3. Katherine Oudin (FUR) def. Gabrielle Wreder (APP) 6-2, 6-1
4. Karlee Bryde (FUR) def. Brianna Armellino (APP) 6-3, 6-2
5. Kelly Sullivan (FUR) def. Megan Mullen (APP) 6-3, 6-0
6. Blair Martin (FUR) def. McKayla Zupan (APP) 6-1, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Alex Moreno-Kaste/Katherine Oudin (FUR) def. Gabrielle Wreder/Mackenzie LaSure (APP) 8-7 (7-5)
2. Blair Martin/Ansley Speaks (FUR) def. Clare Cox/McKayla Zupan (APP) 8-7 (7-5)
3. Amanda Murray/Karlee Bryde (FUR) def. Brianna Armellino/Megan Mullen (APP) 8-3
Match Notes
Appalachian State 4-13, 0-4 SoCon
Furman 10-5, 3-0 SoCon; National ranking #68
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (3,6,1,5,4,2)
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