Posted: Apr 03, 2015
Winston-Salem, NC-The Salem College tennis team beat cross-town rivals Winston-Salem State 5-4 this weekend. The Spirits used two wins from Ayla Pruitt to take the victory.
"We had a great challenge today against Winston Salem State University," said Head Coach Kevin Fleck."
Pruitt won at # 3 doubles with DeAnna Wilkins and at #6 singles. Andrea Akers won at #1 singles and Samantha Story won at #5 singles. Ashley Koehler and Allie Watkins joined forces to win at # 2 doubles.
Coach Fleck said, "It was very windy and we had to adjust our games to the elements. Our team showed a lot of fight and a willingness to tough out a close victory. "
Salem 5 - WSSU 4
Doubles:
1. Deja Stewart/Gabrielle Lindsay (WSSU) def. Andrea Akers/Kerri Morgan (SAL) 8-2
2. Ashley Koehler/Allie Watkins (SAL) def. Devan Corpening/Aja Grant (WSSU) 8-4
3. DeAnna Wilkins/Ayla Pruitt (SAL) def. Zakia Spencer/Anye Walker (WSSU) 8-1
Singles:
1. Andrea Akers (SAL) def. Devan Corpening (WSSU) 6-1, 7-5
2. Deja Stewart (WSSU) def. Ashley Koehler (SAL) 7-6(5), 6-1
3. Gabrielle Lindsay (WSSU) def. Kerri Morgan (SAL) 6-4, 6-3
4. Aja Grant (WSSU) def. DeAnna Wilkins (SAL) 6-1, 6-1
5. Sam Story (SAL) def. Zakia Spencer (WSSU) 6-4, 6-2
6. Ayla Pruitt (SAL) def. Anye Walker (WSSU) 6-2, 6-1