AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Augusta University women’s tennis team faced a tough challenge on Friday, losing 6-0 to No. 19 Columbus State in their Peach Belt Conference match at the Newman Tennis Center.
Columbus State dominated the doubles, clinching all three matches. Maria Gento and Andrea Gonzalez fell 6-2 in their opening doubles match. Similarly, Priscilla Landi and Julieta Palma lost 6-2 at No. 2, while Camila Taborga and Giovanna Patrocinio were swept 6-0 in the No. 3 spot.
In singles, Gento struggled at the top position, losing 6-3, 6-3. Gonzalez followed with a 6-1, 6-3 defeat. Landi showed resilience, pushing her match to three sets before ultimately falling 5-7, 6-3, 6-4.
Taborga also extended her match to three sets but came up short with a final score of 7-5, 6-4, 6-3. Lastly, Patrocinio had a nail-biter, ending her match 7-5, 6-7, 12-10. The match involving Luciana Bejarano at No. 3 singles remained unfinished.
It’s common to face tough opponents like Columbus State. According to the NCAA, teams ranked in the top 25 tend to win about 80% of their matches against unranked teams, showcasing just how competitive college tennis can be.
While this match didn’t go as Augusta hoped, the team can regroup and focus on their upcoming match. Stay connected with Augusta University for updates on their performance and the season ahead.
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