The Lincoln Memorial Women's Tennis team concluded their spring break road trip with a 7-0 loss to No. 18 Columbus State Cougars. This defeat brings their season record to 9-10. Despite dropping the doubles point, the tandem of Rosalie Carrier-Dulac and Lucie Palud managed to equalize at 4-4 in their match. In singles, Mia Rodriguez and Alexandra Ortiz pushed their opponents to decisive ties, showing resilience despite losing in close sets. The Railsplitters will return home after a break, set to face UVA Wise in their last home match of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Railsplitters' season record now stands at 9-10.
  • Columbus State was ranked No. 18 in the nation.
  • Both Mia Rodriguez and Alexandra Ortiz lost sets by 6-7 margins.
State of Play
  • The Railsplitters struggled in doubles, losing all but one match.
  • Strong performances were noted in singles, pushing opponents to extra points in crucial sets.
What's Next

Lincoln Memorial will focus on recovery before hosting UVA Wise on Tuesday, an important conference match that concludes their home schedule.

Bottom Line

The Railsplitters displayed competitive spirit despite the tough loss, indicating potential for improvement as they prepare for their upcoming match in familiar territory.