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Women's Tennis Denise Gideon, Director of Media Relations

Catamounts Open SoCon Play at Furman Wednesday

Bring three-match win streak into contest

CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Western Carolina women's tennis takes a three-match win streak into Greenville, S.C. Wednesday opening Southern Conference play at Furman. The match is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at Mickel Tennis Center.
 
NEWS & NOTES
  • Western Carolina went 3-0 over the last week with home wins against Young Harris and Georgia State and a dramatic 4-3 win at Davidson Feb. 19.
  • Freshman Madison Schwarz went 3-0 at No. 1 doubles and 2-1 in singles play in the three-match span.
  • Fellow freshman Leilany Ipunesso clinched the match at Davidson, with the score tied 3-3, when she picked up a three set (6-4, 4-6, 6-2) victory at No. 4 singles.
  • The Catamounts are looking for their first-ever victory against Furman. The Paladins are 36-0 against the Catamounts all-time.
  • Furman is on a two-match winning streak with victories over Florida Atlantic and Yale last week.
  • The Paladins have already dipped into SoCon play defeating UNCG 7-0 on Feb. 5.
 
For the latest information on Catamount women's tennis, follow @catamounts or @catamountTennis on Twitter or go to www.catamountsports.com. In-match updates can be found on the Catamount women's tennis official tennis Twitter page. 
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Madison Schwarz

Madison Schwarz

5' 8"
Freshman
Leilany Ipunesso

Leilany Ipunesso

5' 4"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Madison Schwarz

Madison Schwarz

5' 8"
Freshman
Leilany Ipunesso

Leilany Ipunesso

5' 4"
Freshman