Augusta Tops Lady Tigers In Season Opener

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Benedict College women’s tennis team opened the 2024 season on Friday, falling to Augusta University, 6-1. Benedict’s win came at No. 1 singles, where Valerie Essome beat Augusta’s top player, Madeline Frediani, in a tiebreaker, 3-6, 6-4, 10-4. Essome and Emi Smith paired up to take a 6-3 win at No. 1 doubles over Frediani and Juliana Martinez. Benedict, now 0-1 on the season, will play USC Sumter at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Columbia Tennis Center.