CLINTON, S.C. — Austin Peay State University's women's tennis team defeated Presbyterian, 5-2 in their spring opening matches, Sunday. 

Yi-Ching Huang defeated Luciana Parrilli, 6-1 in straight sets in her first match as a Governor. Clemence Butavand defeated Grace Katzman in three sets. Pauline Bruns took the win against Sofia Rodrigo Hidalgo, in straight sets. Elena Thiel won her match against Mary Ellen Longmire, (6-2, 6-4). Sophia Baranov and Luca Bohlen were both defeated by their opponents in singles competition. 

In doubles matches, Thiel and Bruns defeated Katzman and Rodrigo Hidalgo, 6-1. Baranov and Butavand defeated Parrilli and Longmire, 6-3. Huang and Bohlen left their match unfinished.  

The Governors continue competition against opponent Furman 10 a.m., Monday. 

Results

Singles

1. Ladina Bruhin def. Sophia Baranov, 7-5, 7-5
2. Roxy Valdés def. Luca Bohlen, 1-6, 7-6 (0), 7-5
3. Yi-Ching Huang def. Luciana Parrilli, 6-1, 6-1
4. Clemence Butavand def. Grace Katzman, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4
5. Pauline Bruns def. Sofia Rodrigo Hidalgo, 6-3, 6-2
6. Elena Thiel def. Mary Ellen Longmire, 6-2, 6-4.

Doubles 

1. Yi-Ching Huang/Luca Bohlen vs. Ladina Bruhin/Roxy Valdés, 4-5 (unfinished)
2. Pauline Bruns/Elena Thiel vs. Grace Katzman/Sofia Rodrigo Hidalgo, 6-1
3. Sophia Baranov/Clemence Butavand vs. Luciana Parrilli/Mary Ellen Longmire, 6-3

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