College of Charleston
Wofford (Senior Day)
Kambourelis, Harrell Shine On Women?s Tennis Senior Day
4/11/2014 11:25:00 PM | Women's Tennis
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Led by great play from seniors Kelly Kambourelis and Jamie Harrell, the College of Charleston women's tennis team closed out their regular season in style on Friday, downing the Terriers of Wofford University, 6-1, at the CofC Tennis Complex.
Playing in their final home match in the maroon and white, the seniors stole the show as Harrell blasted an overhand winner to seal the doubles point before Kambourelis dismissed Wofford's Sarah Evans in straight sets to clinch the match for the Cougars.
“Kelly (Kambourelis) and Jamie (Harrell) have been tremendous in their time here at The College,” said College of Charleston Director of Tennis Angelo Anastopoulo. “They have been tremendous not just on the court, but for this institution as a whole. I can't wait to see what they decide to do with their lives after they leave the program. They are two very talented people with very bright futures.”
Under crystal blue Mount Pleasant skies, the Cougars jumped out to a great start in doubles play as Kambourelis and freshman Mara Argyriou defeated the Wofford pairing of Catherine Martin and Mareli Sanchez, 8-3 on court two. With Jenny Falcone and Katherine Schofield immersed in a tough match on court one, Harrell and Samantha Maddox were able to close out the doubles point on court three following an emphatic overhead winner from Harrell in her final home outing.
In singles play, the Terriers looked to claw themselves back in to the game after freshman Thai Thompson fell on court six in straight sets. The Cougars came roaring back, however, as Katherine Schofield downed Catherine Martin on court four, 6-1, 7-5. After freshman Cypriot Mara Argyriou dismissed of Audrey Coventry, 6-2, 6-1, the focus turned to court one, where fittingly, Kambourelis clinched the match with a 6-0, 6-4 victory over Sarah Evans to give the Cougars their 16th win of the season.
“It was a great match,” said Anastopoulo. “I think our girls overcame a lot of adversity today. I probably overworked them on Tuesday, but they found it in their hearts to win this match for the seniors. It was great to see Jamie clinch the doubles point with her trademark aggressive net play, and then to see Kelly clinch the match on court one – I'm just really proud of the whole team.”
The Cougars will now take a week to recover and focus on their studies before heading to Williamsburg, Va., for the CAA Championships Friday, April 18th-21st.
College of Charleston 6, Wofford 1
Apr 11, 2014 at Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
(CofC Tennis Center)
Singles competition
1. Kelly Kambourelis (COFC) def. Sarah Evans (WOF) 6-0, 6-4
2. Mara Argyriou (COFC) def. Audrey Coventry (WOF) 6-2, 6-1
3. Samantha Maddox (COFC) def. Julia Paulson (WOF) 5-7, 6-3, 1-0 (11-9)
4. Katherine Schofield (COFC) def. Catherine Martin (WOF) 6-1, 7-5
5. Grace Baker (COFC) def. Kalli Karas (WOF) 6-3, 6-4
6. Mareli Sanchez (WOF) def. Thai Thompson (COFC) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Jenny Falcone/Katherine Schofield (COFC) vs. Sarah Evans/Julia Paulson (WOF) 3-4, unfinished
2. Kelly Kambourelis/Mara Argyriou (COFC) def. Catherine Martin/Mareli Sanchez (WOF) 8-3
3. Samantha Maddox/Jamie Harrell (COFC) def. Taylor Carlson/Emily Erickson (WOF) 8-2
Match Notes:
Wofford 5-15
College of Charleston 16-7
Order of finish: Doubles (2,3); Singles (6,4,2,1,5,3)
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