Statesboro, GA – Facing their second Division I opponent in the span of a week the eighth-ranked SCAD women's tennis team fell to Georgia Southern 7-0 Sunday February 1 at the Wallis Tennis Center.  With the win, the Eagles improve to 3-0 overall, while the Bees drop to 1-2.

The Bees fell behind early as GSU clinched win at number one and number three doubles to give the Eagles the 1-0 lead heading into singles.

SCAD fought back in singles, as Camille Gbaguidi won the second set before losing in a third set tiebreak to Jordana Klein. Similarly Maria Barragan made a run, but ultimately fell in a second set tiebreaker to Mary Phillips Smith. Karina Rovira battled back after losing the first set 6-1 and won the second set 6-3, before dropping the third set 7-5.

The women return to action Saturday, February 7 when they host Sun Conference opponent Southeastern University. The match is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Bacon Park
 

Box Score

Doubles:
Gbaguidi/Barragan V. Phillips-Smith/ Kurzweil 6-2 (GSU)
Mistecky/Viteri V. Norregaard/Vasekina 7-5 (GSU)
Mitchell/Arcila V. Klein/Riepe 6-2 (GSU)
 
Singles:
Gbaguidi V. Klein 5-7, 6-3, 10-5 (GSU)
Barragan V. Phillips-Smith 6-3, 7-6 (6) (GSU)
Mistecky V. Kurzweil 6-4, 6-2 (GSU)
Viteri V. Riepe 6-1, 6-2 (GSU)
Rovira V. Vasekina 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 (GSU)
Mitchell V. Norregaard 6-2, 6-3 (GSU)