CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Samford women's tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to Campbell Thursday in a match hosted by the College of Charleston.
 
With the loss, Samford fell to 3-8 on the season. Campbell improved its record to 8-4 with the win.
 
Samford earned its points in wins at the No. 1 and No. 2 singles positions. At No. 1 singles, Alexis Lopez defeated Mialy Ranaivo, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. On the No. 2 singles court, Emily Surcey defeated Eeva Ristola, 7-5, 7-5.
 
Samford will next open Southern Conference play by hosting Mercer on March 15. The match is set for a 1:30 p.m. start from the Samford Tennis Center.
 
Campbell 5, Samford 2
Singles competition
1. Alexis Lopez (SAMW) def. Mialy Ranaivo (CAM-W) 2-6, 6-3, 6-3
2. Emily Surcey (SAMW) def. Eeva Ristola (CAM-W) 7-5, 7-5
3. Tamsin Hart (CAM-W) def. Ally Hayduk (SAMW) 6-3, 6-1
4. Lily Chitambar (CAM-W) def. Noelle Mauro (SAMW) 6-3, 6-3
5. Mariana Ossa (CAM-W) def. Margaret Jaraczewski (SAMW) 6-4, 6-3
6. Lena Karlovcan (CAM-W) def. Samantha Maras (SAMW) 4-6, 6-0, 6-3
 
Doubles competition
1. Alexis Lopez/Noelle Mauro (SAMW) def. Eeva Ristola/Mialy Ranaivo (CAM-W) 6-0
2. Mariana Ossa/Lena Karlovcan (CAM-W) def. Emily Surcey/Grace Keller (SAMW) 6-4
3. Tamsin Hart/Lily Chitambar (CAM-W) def. Margaret Jaraczewski/Lauren Waddles (SAMW) 6-2
 
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