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Jay Crain

Tennis

Women's Tennis Set for Road Clash at East Carolina on Saturday

BOONE, N.C. -- After a three week hiatus, App State women's tennis will return to action on Saturday, traveling to take on East Carolina at noon.

SCOUTING THE MOUNTAINEERS
  • App State has seen its last two contests postponed due to weather.
  • The Mountaineers last played on Jan. 15, falling at No. 3 North Carolina.
  • App State played in four tournaments during the fall season, all of which were unscored.
  • In singles action, 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.
  • App State added a midweek match at Radford on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
SCOUTING THE PIRATES
  • East Carolina (0-1) has had a lengthy break after weather forced the Pirates to postpone a scheduled trip to Richmond, Va., for matches against VCU and Temple.
  • ECU has played one match this spring, falling to No. 3 North Carolina 7-0 on Jan. 18.
  • In singles action, Ines Bachir, Alisha Hussain and Martina Muzzolon all are tied for the team lead with four victories.
  • In doubles play, Anne Lou Champion and Bachir have paired up for a team-best four doubles wins this season.
UP NEXT
The Mountaineers travel to take on Radford on Wednesday at 2 p.m. App State the returns to the High Country on Feb. 12 to host Davidson at noon in its home opener.
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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