Women's tennis runs win streak to three

Troy women’s tennis is now 2-0 at home and 3-1 on the season after defeating in-state foe Alabama A&M, 7-0. This victory pushes the Trojans’ win streak to three games with their lone loss coming at the hands of UNF in their first match of the season.  

Troy opened the day by taking the doubles point in convincing fashion. Valeriia Avdeeva teamed up with Maria Guirguis to defeat Tstitsi Mahere and Alicia Owegi of AAMU, 6-2. Hiba Heni and Emilia Namyslofollowed suit by crushing Gabrielle Henderson and Sofia Sotelo Raya, 6-2 – officially clinching the doubles point.  

Avdeeva and Guirguis’ victory moved their doubles record to 3-0. Not far behind is the team of Heni and Namyslo who are now 3-1 in the spring season.  

Turning to singles play, Alexia Zarate was the first Trojan to claim victory as she defeated Tstitsi Mahere in two sets, 6-2 in both. Heni was next as she beat Melissa Mwakha, 6-4, 6-1. Both Trojans laid the foundation for a win streak as they’ve won their last two matches dating back to their showdown with Stetson. 

Sama Hindawy claimed victory against Nardine Salem in straight sets, 6-3 followed by 6-1 – this victory clinched a 4-0 win for Troy. The Trojans claimed their fifth point of the day when Avdeeva conquered Alabama A&M’s Gabrielle Henderson, 6-1, 6-3. Guirguis was pushed by Alicia Owegi in set one, but overcame her in set two to claim victory, 7-5, 6-0. 

Leena Metwally ended the day for Troy by defeating Sofia Sotelo Raya. Metwally won both sets and closed the door on the Bulldogs, 6-4 followed by 6-3. 

Next for the Trojans is a road trip to the Sunshine State. Their trip begins with Florida A&M on Thursday, Feb. 12. The next day, Troy will take a trip to Gainesville to take on the Florida Gators. 

Florida A&M is 1-4 following their weekend doubleheader. The Rattlers were victorious in their first match against Edward Waters but were swept by Stetson to wrap up the weekend. 

Florida enters play boasting a 2-1 record with its last action coming as part of the ITA Kickoff Weekend. To kick off the weekend, Florida defeated fellow SEC foe Ole Miss 4-2.