The Georgia Gwinnett College women's tennis could not hold off a singles rally by the College of Coastal Georgia, falling 5-2 in Friday afternoon's match at the GGC Tennis Facility.

The Grizzlies (3-6) captured the doubles point behind victories on the No. 1 and No. 2 courts. The team of senior Nicoleta Anestiadi and sophomore MaryLove Edwards clinched the 1-0 dual-match advantage with a 6-4 victory on the No. 1 court.

Earlier, junior Mireia Simon Sanchez and freshman Minami Tan collected the first doubles triumph by a 6-2 score.

Coastal Georgia (4-3) began the singles rally with a victory at No. 6 singles and a straight-set victory on the No. 3 court.

Edwards squared the match, at 2-2, by winning in identical 6-2 set scores at the top of the singles lineup.

However, the Mariners regained the advantage with a 7-5, 6-3 win on the No. 2 court and cliched the match with a three-set triumph at No. 4 singles.
 
Coach's Corner
"We are continuing to make strides with how we compete and our tactical awareness. Physical recovery is going to be key, but I'm excited for the team to get in two more good matches tomorrow," said Head Coach Tom Rees.
 
Up Next
Georgia Gwinnett College is scheduled to host Campbellsville University (Kentucky) and the University of Pikeville (Kentucky) on Saturday, March 14, at the GGC Tennis Facility, starting at 9 a.m.