ROME, Ga. __ Tuskegee women's tennis capped off an impressive performance at the SIAC Round-Up in Rome, Georgia, securing two more victories on Friday to finish the event undefeated.
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The Golden Tigers swept Edward Waters 7-0 before earning a 6-2 victory over Albany State, improving their overall record to 6-3 and maintaining a perfect 6-0 mark in SIAC play.
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Against Edward Waters, Tuskegee dominated from the start, securing all three doubles matches to take the opening point.
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The pairs of
Tanyaradzwa Kaome and
Leiloni Payton,
Dayna Jackson and
Taylor Ford, and
Gabrielle Geary and
Gabrielle Blanks each cruised to 6-0 victories.
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The Golden Tigers carried that momentum into singles play, winning all six matches in straight sets.
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Blanks secured a dominant 6-1, 6-2 win at No. 2 singles, while Payton, Jackson, and Ford each recorded 6-0, 6-0 shutouts.
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Kaome overcame an early deficit at No. 1 singles, rallying for a 4-6, 6-3, 10-6 victory to complete the sweep.
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Tuskegee faced a tougher challenge against Albany State but still emerged with a 6-2 victory.
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The Golden Tigers struggled in doubles, dropping the first two matches, but regained control in singles play, winning five of six contests.
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Kaome secured a three-set victory at No. 1 singles, 6-2, 3-6, 10-5, while Blanks and Payton each won in straight sets to give Tuskegee the edge.
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Ford and
Chloe Griffin-Harrington sealed the match, with Griffin-Harrington posting a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 6 singles.
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With the two victories, Tuskegee wrapped up an undefeated performance at the Round-Up, asserting itself as one of the top teams in the conference.
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The Golden Tigers showcased depth and consistency across all positions, with strong play from veterans and newcomers alike.
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The team will now look to carry this momentum into the next phase of SIAC competition as they continue their quest for another conference championship.
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