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Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Battles for 4-3 Win Over Alabama State

JACKSON, Miss.| The Jackson State women's tennis team wrapped up play in the SWAC Pod Sunday with a huge win over Alabama State. The Tigers fought to the finish to defeat the Hornets 4-3.

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Jackson State (3-6, 3-0 SWAC) opened the day with a hard fought 7-5 doubles win from Paula Acarons and Daniella Ramos.
  • Tyra-Nicole Whyte and Robins Alston defeated their doubles opponents, 6-2, to give JSU the 1-0 advantage by securing the Tigers' doubles point
  • Robin Alston took down L Demchenko (ASU) to open singles action, 6-2, 6-3
  • Tyra-Nicole Whyte topped Urska Velec, 6-2, 6-2
  • Zeina Shaaban battled Timotheee Legaud to secure her singles victory, 6-2. 5-7, 6-3 and confirm the Tigers' 4-3 win
UP NEXT
The Tigers will travel right down the road for a quick trip to Millsaps on Saturday. Both teams will begin at 10.00 a.m.

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Players Mentioned

Robin Alston

Robin Alston

Freshman
Tyra-Nicole  Whyte

Tyra-Nicole Whyte

5' 4"
Junior
Zeina Shaaban

Zeina Shaaban

5' 5"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Robin Alston

Robin Alston

Freshman
Tyra-Nicole  Whyte

Tyra-Nicole Whyte

5' 4"
Junior
Zeina Shaaban

Zeina Shaaban

5' 5"
Sophomore