Intense Four-Hour Women’s Tennis Clash: Rice Tops Florida Atlantic 4-2
The Florida Atlantic Owls' women's tennis team, ranked No. 58 nationally, faced Rice in a nearly four-hour battle resulting in a 4-2 win for Rice.
By the Numbers- Match duration: 3 hours and 50 minutes
- Records: MIllie-Mae Matthews and Victoria Gomez O'Hayon's duo record improved to 11-4
Rice's victory marked a turning point in the match despite FAU's initial lead after doubles play.
State of Play- Florida Atlantic Owls held a 1-0 lead after doubles play
- Rice took the lead with singles victories on courts #1 and #3
- Despite a comeback by FAU's Victoria Gomez O'Hayon, Rice clinched the match
FAU will face FIU in Miami on Apr. 13 and close out the home regular season against WKU on Apr. 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Bottom LineRice emerged victorious after a grueling match, shaking up the previously favorable outlook for Florida Atlantic Owls in the battle on the court.
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