BRISTOL, Tenn. – The Converse College (8-9, 3-5 CC) tennis team improved its conference stature with a dominant 9-0 win over King University (0-12, 0-7 CC) on Tuesday afternoon. Every Valkyrie won in straight sets while Morgan Hildebrandt clinched for the Purple and Gold with a 6-0, 6-1 performance over Morgan Buchanan for her third straight win and 11th on the season.
Steffi Kong picked up her first conference win at the No. 1 singles flight, while Taylor Parrott and Alex Schlesener captured their team-leading 9th doubles win with an 8-3 victory at the No. 2 doubles.
Singles competition
1. Steffi Kong (CONVERSE) def. Vanessa Francois (KING) 6-0, 6-0
2. Taylor Parrott (CONVERSE) def. Isla Bell (KING) 6-2, 6-3
3. Kaitlin Knight (CONVERSE) def. Marylin Roustand (KING) 6-1, 6-3
4. Alex Schlesener (CONVERSE) def. Jennifer Harr (KING) 8-6
5. Morgan Hildebrandt (CONVERSE) def. Morgan Buchanan (KING) 6-0, 6-1
6. Abby Roth (CONVERSE) def. Becca Huddleston (KING) 6-0, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Steffi Kong/Kaitlin Knight (CONVERSE) def. Isla Bell/Jennifer Harr (KING) 8-4
2. Alex Schlesener/Taylor Parrott (CONVERSE) def. Vanessa Francois/Marylin Roustand (KING) 8-3
3. Abby Roth/Morgan Hildebrandt (CONVERSE) def. Becca Huddleston/Morgan Buchanan (KING) 8-0
After a one week hiatus, the Valkyries will return to action, traveling to Franklin Springs, Ga. to face Emmanuel in a crucial Conference Carolinas matchup. First serve is scheduled for 3 p.m.
Match Notes:
Converse College 8-9, 3-5
King University 0-12, 0-7
