Dahlonega, GA – Erskine won their ninth match in a row by defeating North Georgia today 7-2 in non-conference women’s tennis action at the North Georgia Tennis Complex.  Erskine improves to 11-2 on the season while North Georgia slips to 5-6.

Erskine found themselves in an unusual position trailing 2-1 after doubles play.  NGU’s #1 doubles pair Natalia Escobar and Juliana Chang edged Erskine’s Tessa Rheault (Levis, Quebec, Canada, Ecole Pointe Levy) and Mika Goyette (Brossard, Quebec, Ecole Secondaire De Mortagne) 9-8 (7-1).  NGU won another close match at #3 doubles with Nela Handac and Maria Romeo slipping by Fleet’s Abby O'Reilly (Acworth, GA, Harrison High School) and Nikki Miller (Simpsonville, SC, Southside Christian School) 8-6.

Erskine roared back in singles action winning at six matches in straight sets to take the match in convincing fashion 7-2.

Erskine travels down the road on Wednesday to face local rival Lander University.  Match time is set for 3:00 p.m.

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