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Falcons set school record for wins with 8-1 victory at Tuskegee

TUSKEGEE, Ala. – The University of Montevallo women's tennis team defeated Tuskegee for a second time this season following a 8-1 win on the road in a non-conference match March 27.

Nine different Falcons contributed in the victory over the Golden Tigers as Montevallo (14-3) set a new school record for wins in a single season with its 14th win of the season. The Falcons surpassed their 13 victories from a season ago.

Sophomore Alina Munteanu, who is ranked No. 12 in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) NCAA Division II Southeast Region singles' rankings, defeated Reicia North of Tuskegee 6-1, 6-4 in the No. 1 singles' match.

Sophomore Emily Beatty knocked off the Golden Tigers' Monica Thomas 6-1, 6-2 in the No. 2 singles' match. Freshman Merel Van Zutphen topped Taylor Wilson of Tuskegee 6-0, 6-0 in the No. 3 singles' match.

Sophomore Lauren Pero defeated Jocelyn Horton of Tuskegee 6-1, 6-4 in the No. 5 singles' match. Freshman Amanda Gautreaux swept the Golden Tigers' Kori Quillin 6-0, 6-0 in the No. 6 singles' match.

Munteanu and Van Zutphen defeated North and Thomas 8-2 in the No. 1 doubles' match.

Sophomores Alice Copland and Rayne Sinclair swept Kayla Triche and Wilson of Tuskegee 8-0 in the No. 2 doubles' match. Sophomores Allie Whitley and Julia Berg topped the Golden Tigers' Jaiere Harlow and Horton 8-6 in the No. 3 doubles' match.

The Falcons will return to action Friday, March 31 with a Peach Belt Conference match on the road at Young Harris College. First serve is set for 12 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Emily Beatty

Emily Beatty

5' 4"
Sophomore
Julia Berg

Julia Berg

5' 7"
Sophomore
Alice Copland

Alice Copland

5' 6"
Sophomore
Amanda Gautreaux

Amanda Gautreaux

5' 6"
Freshman
Alina Munteanu

Alina Munteanu

5' 3"
Sophomore
Lauren Pero

Lauren Pero

5' 6"
Sophomore
Rayne Sinclair

Rayne Sinclair

5' 8"
Sophomore
Allie Whitley

Allie Whitley

5' 7"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Emily Beatty

Emily Beatty

5' 4"
Sophomore
Julia Berg

Julia Berg

5' 7"
Sophomore
Alice Copland

Alice Copland

5' 6"
Sophomore
Amanda Gautreaux

Amanda Gautreaux

5' 6"
Freshman
Alina Munteanu

Alina Munteanu

5' 3"
Sophomore
Lauren Pero

Lauren Pero

5' 6"
Sophomore
Rayne Sinclair

Rayne Sinclair

5' 8"
Sophomore
Allie Whitley

Allie Whitley

5' 7"
Sophomore