Women's Tennis Falls at VCU 5-2

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RICHMOND, Va. – The No. 27 Virginia women’s tennis team had its five-match winning streak snapped Saturday with a 5-2 loss at No. 29 VCU. The Cavaliers fell to 8-3 on the season, while the Rams (11-2) won their eighth consecutive match.

Virginia fell behind early 1-0 as VCU swept the three doubles contests. In singles, the Rams clinched the match with straight set wins at the No. 3-6 positions. The Cavaliers recorded wins at the top two singles positions. Emily Fraser (Rye, N.Y.) topped Ana Bara 7-6, 7-5 at No. 2 singles and Lindsey Hardenbergh (Fairfax Station, Va.) rallied for a 2-6, 7-6, 10-6 win over Josefin Hjertquist at No. 1 singles.

Virginia continues its road trip on Monday as it visits No. 28 Marshall.

No. 29 VCU 5, No. 27 Virginia 2

Doubles:
1. Hjertquist/Ana Bara (VCU) def. Fraser/Stevens (UVa) 8-6
2. Burns.Yergina (VCU) def. #35 Hardenbergh/Vierra (UVa) 8-4
3. Alex Bara/Leonchuk (VCU) def. Tomljanovic/Fuccillo (UVa) 8-6

Singles:
1. #43 Lindsey Hardenbergh (UVa) def. Josefin Hjertquist (VCU) 2-6, 7-6, 10-6
2. Emily Fraser (UVa) def. Ana Bara (VCU) 7-6, 7-5
3. Kateryna Yergina (VCU) def. Erin Vierra (UVa) 7-5, 6-3
4. Laura Burns (VCU) def. Jennifer Stevens (UVa) 6-3, 6-1
5. Alex Bara (VCU) def. Hana Tomljanovic (UVa) 6-3, 6-2
6. Olena Leonchuk (VCU) def. Maria Fuccillo (UVa) 6-3, 6-0