Valkyries Open Spring Campaign With Loss at Benedict

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Converse (2-4) College tennis team dropped a 7-2 decision at the hands of the Benedict (1-0) Tigers on Thurs afternoon to open the spring season. Steffi Kong was able to secure a No. 1 singles victory over Caroline Nguy by retirement, while Morgan Hildebrandt cruised to a 6-0, 6-2 No. 5 singles win over Juliet Campbell.

Singles competition

1. Steffi Kong (CONVERSE) def. Caroline Nguy (BC) 5-7, 4-4, retired

2. Karla Flores (BC) def. Taylor Parrott (CONVERSE) 6-2, 6-1

3. Viktoria Izakova (BC) def. Kaitlin Knight (CONVERSE) 6-1, 6-2

4. Daniella Rios (BC) def. Alex Schlesener (CONVERSE) 6-4, 6-2

5. Morgan Hildebrandt (CONVERSE) def. Juliet Campbell (BC) 6-0, 6-2

6. Adrienne Milow (BC) def. Carlie Peeler (CONVERSE) 6-3, 6-0

Doubles competition

1. Caroline Nguy/Daniella Rios (BC) def. Steffi Kong/Kaitlin Knight (CONVERSE) 8-3

2. Karla Flores/Viktoria Izakova (BC) def. Alex Schlesener/Taylor Parrott (CONVERSE) 8-3

3. Juliet Campbell/Adrienne Milow (BC) def. Morgan Hildebrandt/Abby Roth (CONVERSE) 8-1

The Valkyries will be back in action on Saturday, February 10 as they play host to Winston-Salem State. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m.