The Georgia Gwinnett College women's tennis team evened its season record with a 5-2 triumph at Bethel University on Tuesday afternoon in McKenzie, Tennessee.

The Grizzlies (8-8) captured the match's doubles point with strong play on the No. 1 and No. 2 courts. Junior Suryanshi and sophomore MaryLove Edwards teamed to collect a 6-2 victory at the top of the lineup. Junior Mireia Simon Sanchez and freshman Minami Tan then secured the point with a 6-4 score on the No. 2 court.

Bethel (9-10) took a 2-1 lead after collecting triumphs at No. 5 and No. 6 singles.

However, the Grizzlies regained momentum in the match with straight-set victories on the remaining four courts. Suryanshi won 12 of 13 games at No. 2 singles and Tan was victorious by back-to-back 6-1 set scores on the No. 3 court.

Edwards recorded a strong 6-4, 6-1 victory at the top of the singles lineup before Simon Sanchez rounded out the winners with a 6-2, 7-6 (4) triumph at No. 4 singles.
 
Coach's Corner
"We played tough and with great energy today in challenging conditions. I love that we closed out a tight doubles point on the No. 2 court with a great first serve. That set the tone for us to step up in big moments throughout the match," said Head Coach Tom Rees.
 
Up Next
Georgia Gwinnett College is scheduled to face Missouri Baptist University on Wednesday, April 15, at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee, starting at 11 a.m.