Tennis wins big against William Peace - Salem College

Posted: Apr 10, 2015

Winston-Salem, NC-The Salem College tennis team cruised to their second victory in a row with a 8-1 home win against William Peace. Andrea Akers won at both #1 singles and #1 doubles. The victory improves Salem to 4-6.

"We played well today as a team," said Head Coach Kevin Fleck. "Our doubles teams are playing aggressive and with a lot of confidence."

Akers teamed with Kerri Morgan to win at #1 doubles. Morgan won at #3 singles easily. DeAnna Wilkins won both of her matches at #2 doubles with Ashley Koehler and at #4 singles. Sam Story won at #5 singles and Ayla Priutt won at #6. Allie Watkins and Leia Pruitt teamed up to win at #3 doubles.

Coach Fleck said, "Our singles is getting stronger and we are beginning to play up to our capabilities. We are excited to continue our momentum into conference matches this weekend!"

Salem 8 - William Peace 1

Doubles:

1. Andrea Akers/Kerri Morgan (SAL) def. Kristen Edwards/Abi Nails (WPU) 8-1

2. Ashley Koehler/DeAnna Wilkins (SAL) def. Alex Dixon/Sierra Wyse (WPU) 8-4

3. Allie Watkins/Leia Pruitt (SAL) def. Rachael Peoples/Olivia Egbert (WPU) 8-5

Singles:

1. Andrea Akers (SAL) def. Alexandra Dixon (WPU) 6-0, 6-0

2. Abi Nails (WPU) def. Ashley Koehler (SAL) 6-4, 7-5

3. Kerri Morgan (SAL) def. Kristen Edwards (WPU) 6-4, 6-3

4. DeAnna Wilkins (SAL) def. Sierra Wyse (WPU) 6-0, 6-0

5. Sam Story (SAL) def. Rachael Peoples (WPU) 2-6, 6-1, 1-0 (8)

6. Ayla Pruitt (SAL) def. Olivia Egbert (WPU) 6-0, 6-1