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Jay Crain

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Women's Tennis Set to Open Spring Season at No. 3 North Carolina on Saturday; Charlotte Match Postponed

BOONE, N.C. -- App State women's tennis will open the spring season on Saturday at No. 3-ranked North Carolina. The Mountaineers were also scheduled to play Charlotte on Sunday, but that contest has been postponed due to forecasted severe weather.

SCOUTING THE MOUNTAINEERS
  • App State played in four tournaments during the fall season, all of which were unscored.
  • In singles actin, Helena Jansen paced App State with six wins, with Erika Dodridge right behind five victories.
  • At the ITA Division I Carolina Women's Championships, Dodridge posted a pair of wins to advance the quarterfinals of the consolation bracket. Jansen also posted a singles victory at the tournament.
  • In total, the Mountaineers posted 16 singles wins in the fall season as a team.
SCOUTING THE TAR HEELS
  • North Carolina enters play on on Saturday as the No. 3-ranked team by the ITA.
  • The Tar Heels have four players ranked in the top-25 nationally, led by Cameron Morra, who is ranked fifth.
  • In doubles, North Carolina features the top tandem in the country in Fiona Crawley and Elizabeth Scotty.
  • This season, Crawley has a team leading 17 singles wins. Crawley and Scotty have posted an 11-1 mark so far this season.
UP NEXT
App State will host Lees-McRae in its home opener on Jan. 29.
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Players Mentioned

Helena Jansen

Helena Jansen

5' 10"
Junior
Erika  Dodridge

Erika Dodridge

5' 3"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Helena Jansen

Helena Jansen

5' 10"
Junior
Erika  Dodridge

Erika Dodridge

5' 3"
Junior