Fayetteville, N.C. — The University of Lynchburg men’s and women’s tennis teams took a trip south to compete against tough nonconference competition in Methodist on Thursday afternoon at the Gene Clayton Tennis Center.
The Hornets’ men’s team (6-4) fell to the Monarchs, 6-1, while the women’s team (5-3) dropped, 5-2. In the women’s match, Lynchburg split the doubles contests. Ashley Hair and Giovana Gaboardi earned a 6-4 win at No. 2 doubles, while Isadora Lima and Kayla Kosiorek fell 6-3 at No. 1. Gabriella Rivero and Maggie Wonderling were defeated 6-2 at No. 3 as Methodist secured the doubles point.
Lynchburg picked up two singles victories. Kayla Kosiorek earned a three-set win at No. 2 singles, posting a 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (8-6) result. Giovana Gaboardi followed with a 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) victory at No. 3. Methodist claimed the remaining singles matches, including a three-set contest at No. 4, to secure the 5-2 team result…