ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Eckerd took two contests today from Stevenson University, winning both matches 4-1 in the team's home opener.
In each match, Eckerd took straight-set wins in the No. 1, 2, and 4 spots.
The pair of
Kaitlyn Sibson and
Madison Whiting took both matches against Kristin Brooks and Samantha Perillo in the No. 1 spot. The tandem breezed in the first match by scores of 21-19 and 21-17 before claiming the sweep in the second match 22-20 and 21-16.
The No. 2 team of
Rachel Cornatzer and
Stephanie Bogda battled in the first match as each set went into extra points before the duo emerged victorious by scores of 22-20 and 25-23. In the second match, the pair cruised to a 21-15 win in the first set then outdueled Stevenson for the win in a close contest, 22-20.
In their first match,
Savanna Cary and Abigail O'Ferrell cruised to a 21-8 and 21-15 win in the No. 4 slot. The duo then claimed their sweep, winning the second match by scores of 21-15 and 22-20.
The Tritons faced a tougher task in the No. 3 and 5 spots as both contests went to three sets.
Arielle Erillo and
Mackenzie Redner jumped ahead early and cruised past Stevenson's Grace Coleman and Trang Christensen in the first set, 21-12. The pair fell in the second set, 21-17, but proved victorious as they rallied to take the third set, 15-9. The second match had almost identical results. The team took the first set, 22-20, before falling in the second set, 21-19. Erillo and Redner battled back to take the third set, 15-12.
Katie Arnette and
Keri McMahon battled in the No. 5 spot but fell just short. The pair fell behind early, dropping the first set in both matches before climbing back in the second to force a decisive third set.
The Tritons have a quick turnaround as they travel to take on Florida Gulf Coast University tomorrow for two matches. The first match is scheduled for 4:00 PM.
Eckerd 4, Stevenson 1
1)
Kaitlyn Sibson/
Madison Whiting (EC) def. Kristin Brooks/Samantha Perillo (SU) 21-19, 21-17
2)
Rachel Cornatzer/
Stephanie Bogda (EC) def. Lauren Weaver/Katie Leftridge (SU) 22-20, 25-23
3)
Arielle Erillo/
Mackenzie Redner (EC) def. Grace Coleman/Trang Christensen (SU) 21-12, 17-21, 15-9
4)
Savanna Cary/Abigail O'Ferrell (EC) def. Megan Hren/Darian Hileman (SU) 21-8, 21-15
5) Chelsea Ireland/Deanna Bradbury (SU) def.
Katie Arnette/
Keri McMahon (EC) 15-21, 21-13, 15-7
Eckerd 4, Stevenson 1
1)
Kaitlyn Sibson/
Madison Whiting (EC) def. Kristin Brooks/Samantha Perillo (SU) 22-20, 21-16
2)
Rachel Cornatzer/
Stephanie Bogda (EC) def. Lauren Weaver/Katie Leftridge (SU) 21-15, 22-20
3)
Arielle Erillo/
Mackenzie Redner (EC) def. Grace Coleman/Trang Christensen (SU) 22-20, 19-21, 15-12
4)
Savanna Cary/Abigail O'Ferrell (EC) def. Megan Hren/Darian Hileman (SU) 21-15, 22-20
5) Chelsea Ireland/Deanna Bradbury (SU) def.
Katie Arnette/
Keri McMahon (EC) 13-21, 21-14, 15-13
