Tigers Earn Win over Xavier in Hard-Fought Match

Friday, January 28

Memphis, Tenn. (Eldon Roark TC)

2:30 PM

University of Memphis

Xavier

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith

Jan 28, 2022 | Women's Tennis

Box Score

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Tiger women's tennis team moved to 4-1 on the season with a 5-2 win over Xavier (Ohio) Friday afternoon in Memphis, Tenn.

"It was a great team win today," Memphis head coach Hayden Perez said. "We started off aggressive in doubles, and that carried over into singles. Our kids were on a mission today, and (assistant coach) Ryan Haymond and I are proud of their determination. There were some tough matches today, and we will need to focus on recovery to be ready for Sunday."

The Tigers took the doubles point behind 6-2 wins by the teams of Camila Romero/Alisha Reayer and Emily Meyer/Aran Teixido Garcia.

Teixido Garcia, Reayer and Meyer also won their singles matches, with Reayer coming from behind against Anna Roggenburk in the third position. Monique Woog also won in singles, picking up a 6-4, 6-0 victory.

Woog improved to 5-0 in singles on the season, and Teixido Garcia and Meyer are now both 4-0 on the campaign.

The Tigers return to action at Eldon Roark Tennis Center Sunday at 10 a.m. against South Florida.

Memphis 5, Xavier (Ohio) 2
Singles
1. Ahmeir Kyle (XU) def. #95 Camila Romero (MEM) 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
2. Aran Teixido Garcia (MEM) def. Imani Graham (XU) 6-2, 7-5
3. Alisha Reayer (MEM) def. Anna Roggenburk (XU) 6-7 (2-7), 6-1, 6-4
4. Emily Meyer (MEM) def. Kat Lyman (XU) 6-4, 6-3
5. Monique Woog (MEM) def. Anna Smith (XU) 6-4, 6-0
6. Anne-Sophie Courteau (XU) def. Camila Soares (MEM) 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5)

Doubles
1. Camila Romero/Alisha Reayer (MEM) def. Ahmeir Kyle/Imani Graham (XU) 6-2
2. Emily Meyer/Aran Teixido Garcia (MEM) def. Kat Lyman/Anne-Sophie Courteau (XU) 6-2
3. Camila Soares/Monique Woog (MEM) vs. Anna Roggenburk/Anna Smith (XU) unfinished

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