CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The third-seeded Samford women's tennis team dropped a hard-fought, 4-3, match to second-seeded Furman in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament Friday afternoon at The Champions Club.
 
Samford ended its season with a mark of 10-12. Furman improved its record to 12-12, and the Paladins advanced to the SoCon Tournament championship match on Saturday.
 
In doubles, Furman won at No. 2 and No. 3 to pick up the first point of the match. The match at No. 1 doubles was unfinished.
 
In singles, Samford won at the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 positions, but Furman took the No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6 spots to take the 4-3 win. At No. 1 singles, Alexis Lopez defeated Sara Snyder, 6-3, 6-4. On the No. 2 singles court, Emily Surcey earned a 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 win over Ellie Schulson. At No. 3 singles, Ally Hayduk defeated Grace Thomas, 6-1, 6-3.
 
Furman 4, Samford 3
Singles Competition
1.Alexis Lopez [SAMW] def. Sara Snyder [FUR], 6-3, 6-4
2.Emily Surcey [SAMW] def. Ellie Schulson [FUR], 2-6, 7-6, 6-3
3.Ally Hayduk [SAMW] def. Grace Thomas [FUR], 6-1, 6-3
4.Macy Hitchcock [FUR] def. Noelle Mauro [SAMW], 6-4, 6-2
5.Marissa Pennings [FUR] def. Margaret Jaraczewski [SAMW], 4-6, 6-4, 7-6
6.Jess Dawson [FUR] def. Meredith Taylor [SAMW], 6-4, 7-5
 
Doubles Competition
1.Alexis Lopez / Noelle Mauro [SAMW] vs. Ellie Schulson / Macy Hitchcock [FUR], 6-6, unfinished
2.Jess Dawson / Sara Snyder [FUR] def. Emily Surcey / Grace Keller [SAMW], 6-4
3.Grace Thomas / Alexa Griffith [FUR] def. Margaret Jaraczewski / Lauren Waddles [SAMW], 7-6
 
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