ROME, Ga. - Berry's women's tennis team earned wins all across the courts to begin the season at the Rome Tennis Center Monday afternoon as the Vikings defeated NAIA foe Warner 8-1.
The Vikings (1-0) got started quickly with three wins in doubles.
Juliana Mascagni and
Lauren Masteller earned an 8-2 win at No. 1 doubles, with
Lacey Craig and
Sakura Manning earning a win at No. 2 doubles by the same score. The drama came at No. 3 doubles, as
Olivia Walton and
Momo Manning were forced into a tiebreak before pulling out an 8-7 (5) victory.
In singles, Masteller continued her solid play with a win in straight sets at No. 1 singles (6-4, 6-0). Mascagni was a winner at No. 2 singles in straight sets as well (6-3, 6-2). Walton earned her first career win at singles in straight sets at the No. 4 line (6-3, 6-3).
Sakura Manning was a victor at No. 5 singles (6-1, 6-4), amd
Angelle Thornton won at the No. 6 singles spot (6-1, 6-4).
The Vikings will be back in action Saturday when they host Christian Brothers University in the second match of a four-match homestand to begin the season. First serve is set for 3 p.m.