CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Samford women's tennis posted back-to-back wins after rebounding against the College of Charleston, 4-3, on Saturday afternoon at the Tennis Center at Patriots Point.

BOX SCORE (PDF)
 
With the win, the Bulldogs improve their overall record to 9-7, while the Cougars fall to 4-8 on their season.
 
Samford captured both wins in doubles competition to take the early advantage over the College of Charleston. Alex Koniaev and Ally Hayduk claimed their first win of the season over Clara Errard and Anastasia Palaska with a final score of 6-1 at the No.1 spot. Samantha Marasa and Lauren Waddles followed on court two with a 6-3 victory Lily Labiche and Ava Turner
 
To open up singles play, Lauren Waddles added another point for Samford at the No. 4 spot with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Ava Turner. Alex Koniaev would secure the win for the Bulldogs with a 7-5, 7-6 victory over Lily Labiche for her first in at No. 1 spot this season.
  
The Bulldogs will continue on the road next week as they head to Greensboro, North Carolina for their next match against UNCG on Friday, Mar. 19 at 12 p.m. to open up conference play.

SAMFORD 4, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 3
Singles Competition
1. Alex Koniaev (SAM) def. Lily Labiche (COFC) 7-5, 7-6
2. Anastasia Palaska (COFC) def. Ally Hayduk (SAM) 4-6, 6-1, 6-0
3. Clara Errard (COFC) def. Samantha Maras (SAM) 6-1, 6-1
4. Lauren Waddles (SAM) def. Ava Turner (COFC) 6-1, 6-2
5. Eleanor Campbell (COFC) def. Betsy Blanchard (SAM) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles Results 
1. Alex Koniaev/Ally Hayduk (SAM) def. Clara Errard/Anastasia Palaska (COFC) 6-1
2. Samantha Maras/Lauren Waddles (SAM) def. Lily Labiche/Ava Turner (COFC) 6-3
 
(Each match counts as one point)
 
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