The Bobcats Upset the Golden Tigers

Gainesville, GA - The Golden Tigers lost a very close battle against NCAA II Georgia College and State University this afternoon at the Smithgall Tennis Center.

Both teams split matches in singles, with Brenau winning at No. 1, 3 and 4 spots, and the Bobcats taking No. 2, 5 and 6. Doubles proved to be the deciding factor, as the Bobcats took doubles No. 2 and 3, to gain the edge and clinch the victory 5-4.

Junior players Hannah Thompson and Lyn See Choo lead the Golden Tigers throughout the day, as they won both their singles and doubles to give Brenau 3 points in the overall score. Playing No. 1 doubles, Choo/Thompson defeated Barksdale/Lion 8-6. Lyn See Choo defeated the No. 1 singles player from GCSU Bertille Lion 6-3, 6-1, while Hannah Thompson claimed the victory at No. 3 singles against Kay Barksdale 4-6, 6-3, 10-5. The other Brenau point came at No. 4 singles, as senior Liubov Orlova defeated Kim Lochner from Georgia College and State University 6-1, 6-1.

Brenau, ranked #8 in the NAIA, plays at home tomorrow, Friday April 8th, against #12 Clayton State University (NCAA II). The match is scheduled for 2 pm.

Brenau 4, Georgia College 5

Doubles:

1. Choo/Thompson (Brenau) def. Barksdale/Lion (GCSU) 8-6

2. Johnson/Lingner (GCSU) def. Orlova/Mazackova (Brenau) 9-7

3. Seyton/Kelly Edwards (GCSU) def. Nagels/Moniz (Brenau) 8-2

Singles:

1. Lyn See Choo (Brenau) def. Bertille Lion (GCSU) 6-3, 6-1

2. May Johnson (GCSU) def. Kate Mazackova (Brenau) 6-0, 6-3

3. Hannah Thompson (Brenau) def. Kay Barksdale (GCSU) 4-6, 6-3, 10-5

4. Liubov Orlova (Brenau) def. Kim Lochner (GCSU) 6-1, 6-1

5. Lisa Seyton (GCSU) def. Eline Nagels (Brenau) 6-3, 6-2

6. Michelle Lingner (GCSU) def. Nelli Martirosyan (Brenau) 7-5, 6-1