GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Samford women's tennis team dropped a 6-1 decision at Furman Sunday afternoon.
 
With the loss, Samford fell to 3-10 overall and 0-2 in Southern Conference play. Furman improved to 5-10 overall and 1-0 in league action.
 
Samford's lone point in the match came from Ally Hayduk at the No. 3 singles position. Hayduk earned a 6-3, 4-6, 1-0 (10-8) win over Ellie Schulson. Furman, however, won at the other five singles positions and took the doubles point for the 6-1 win.
 
Samford will next host Western Kentucky on Friday, March 22. The match is set for a 1:30 p.m. start from the Samford Tennis Center.
 
Furman 6, Samford 1
Singles Competition
1. Sara Snyder (FUR) def. Alexis Lopez (SAMW) 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 1-0 (12-10)
2. Maeve Thornton (FUR) def. Emily Surcey (SAMW) 6-1, 6-1
3. Ally Hayduk (SAMW) def. Ellie Schulson (FUR) 6-3, 4-6, 1-0 (10-8)
4. Grace Thomas (FUR) def. Noelle Mauro (SAMW) 6-2, 6-3
5. Macy Hitchcock (FUR) def. Margaret Jaraczewski (SAMW) 6-3, 6-4
6. Marissa Pennings (FUR) def. Meredith Taylor (SAMW) 7-5, 6-3
 
Doubles Competition
1. Macy Hitchcock/Ellie Schulson (FUR) def. Alexis Lopez/Noelle Mauro (SAMW) 7-6 (7-4)
2. Jess Dawson/Sara Snyder (FUR) def. Grace Keller/Emily Surcey (SAMW) 7-5
3. Grace Thomas/Maeve Thornton (FUR) def. Margaret Jaraczewski/Lauren Waddles (SAMW) 6-2
 
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