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Samford Women’s Tennis Sweeps Alabama A&M, 7–0

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford Bulldogs women's tennis team delivered a dominant performance Saturday afternoon, sweeping Alabama A&M women's tennis team, 7–0, at the Samford Tennis Center.

Samford set the tone early by securing the doubles point with two victories. Lea Erenda and Sara Erenda earned a 6-1 win at the top spot, while Hailey Troup and Eleni Liakonis followed with a 6-2 victory to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead.

In singles play, Samford controlled the match across the board. Sara Erenda claimed a 6-2, 6-3 win and Lea Erenda added a straight-set victory.

 Cathy Cardona-Carbal and Hailey Troup each posted convincing straight-set wins, while Liakonis secured her match before her opponent retired. Laila Fishman battled through a tightly contested three-set match, closing out a 10-6 decision in the final-set tiebreaker to complete the sweep.

With the win, Samford improved to 6-2 on the season and will look to carry the momentum forward in tomorrows match against Murray State.First serve is scheduled for 12 p.m. at the Samford Tennis Center.

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Players Mentioned

Sara Erenda

Sara Erenda

Junior
Eleni Liakonis

Eleni Liakonis

Sophomore
Hailey Troup

Hailey Troup

Sophomore
Lea Erenda

Lea Erenda

Sophomore
Laila Fishman

Laila Fishman

Junior

Players Mentioned

Sara Erenda

Sara Erenda

Junior
Eleni Liakonis

Eleni Liakonis

Sophomore
Hailey Troup

Hailey Troup

Sophomore
Lea Erenda

Lea Erenda

Sophomore
Laila Fishman

Laila Fishman

Junior