Army West Point Athletics

Black Knights Down Rhode Island, 6-1
February 24, 2018 | Women's Tennis
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point women's tennis team took down Rhode Island 6-1 Saturday morning at the Lichtenberg Tennis Center.
The Black Knights improved to 8-4, while the Rams dropped to 1-6.
ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
HOW IT HAPPENED
SINGLES
1. Ana Joyner def. Mihaela Codreanu, 6-1, 6-3
2. Rachel Smilansky def. Hannah Boubel, 6-7(1), 6-2, 7-5
3. Gloria Son def. Ariel Haber, 6-3, 7-6(8)
4. Danna Funaro def. Halah Davis, 6-0, 7-6(9)
5. Alana Larcombe def. Paige Alshon, 6-1, 6-2
6. Sophia Suri wins by default
DOUBLES
1. Codreanu/Smilansky def. Allen/Joyner, 6-3
2. Genevieve McCormick/Funaro def. Haber/Davis, 6-2
3. Kirby Einck/Son def. Alshon/Nicole Legler, 6-0
UP NEXT
The Black Knights improved to 8-4, while the Rams dropped to 1-6.
ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
- Army jumped to 4-1 in the all-time series.
- The Black Knights are now 8-1 at home this season, having won their last four matches.
- Rookie Ana Joyner is the only Army player with singles wins in both matches this weekend.
- She evened her record in the top singles flight to 4-4.
- Alana Larcombe improved to a perfect 3-0 in singles duals.
HOW IT HAPPENED
SINGLES
1. Ana Joyner def. Mihaela Codreanu, 6-1, 6-3
2. Rachel Smilansky def. Hannah Boubel, 6-7(1), 6-2, 7-5
3. Gloria Son def. Ariel Haber, 6-3, 7-6(8)
4. Danna Funaro def. Halah Davis, 6-0, 7-6(9)
5. Alana Larcombe def. Paige Alshon, 6-1, 6-2
6. Sophia Suri wins by default
DOUBLES
1. Codreanu/Smilansky def. Allen/Joyner, 6-3
2. Genevieve McCormick/Funaro def. Haber/Davis, 6-2
3. Kirby Einck/Son def. Alshon/Nicole Legler, 6-0
UP NEXT
- The Black Knights continue their 13-match home stand close out the weekend against NJIT tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.
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