BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford women's tennis team dropped a 4-1 decision to South Alabama Sunday afternoon at the Samford Tennis Center.
 
With the loss, Samford fell to 6-3 on the season. South Alabama improved its record to 5-2 with the win.
 
South Alabama won the doubles matches at No. 1 and No. 3 to take the first points of the contest. Samford won the match at No. 2 doubles, with Margaret Jaraczewski and Hailey Troup defeating Jade Marie and Lara van der Merwe, 6-1.
 
In singles, South Alabama won at No. 1, No. 3 and No. 6 to secure the win. Samford won at No. 2 singles, and the matches at No. 4 and No. 5 were not finished. At No. 2 singles, Jaraczewski defeated Rio Maeda, 6-3, 6-1.
 
Next up, Samford will play at Western Kentucky on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The match is set for a 12 p.m. start from Bowling Green, Ky.
 
South Alabama 4, Samford 1
Singles Competition
1. Delien Kleinhans (USA) def. Emily Surcey (SAMW) 6-3, 6-3
2. Margaret Jaraczewski (SAMW) def. Rio Maeda (USA) 6-3, 6-1
3. Chems Doha Zeghlouli (USA) def. Sara Erenda (SAMW) 7-6, 6-4
4. Eleni Liakonis (SAMW) vs. Jade Marie (USA) 6-7, 6-2, 2-1, unfinished
5. Meredith Taylor (SAMW) vs. Lara van der Merwe (USA) 7-6, 5-2, unfinished
6. Kenza Elakili (USA) def. Hailey Troup (SAMW) 6-4, 7-5
 
Doubles Competition
1. Delien Kleinhans/Rio Maeda (USA) def. Emily Surcey/Sara Erenda (SAMW) 7-6
2. Margaret Jaraczewski/Hailey Troup (SAMW) def. Jade Marie/Lara van der Merwe (USA) 6-1
3. Chems Doha Zeghlouli/Kenza Elakili (USA) def. Eleni Liakonis/Meredith Taylor (SAMW) 6-3
 
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