Teams compete in GSC tournaments
April 25, 2013
Tennis
The tennis teams’ seasons came to an end in the GSC Tournament. The men’s team lost to West Alabama in the opening round and the women’s team made it to the semifinals but could not get past Valdosta State.
The men’s team took a 2-1 lead after doubles play against West Alabama. They were unable to continue that success in the singles matches as they lost all four matches.
The women’s team defeated Delta State 5-0 in the first round. Mackenzie Bishop and Natalia Barragan continued their doubles success with the 8-1 victory in the number 1 doubles spot. Bruna Vieira and Madison Patey won the only other doubles match 8-2.
DSU was forced to forfeit the third doubles match because they only brought four players.
The Lions lost their semifinal round matchup against Valdosta State 5-1.
The one point came off of a doubles victory by Bishop and Barragan.
Golf
The golf team finished second in the GSC Tournament on April 22-23 at Tunica National golf course in Tunica, MS.
The Lions finished the tournament with rounds of 306,287 and 298 for a total of 891. UNA came in five strokes behind the GSC Champions West Florida.
Paul McClure won the individual GSC conference championship with rounds of 75, 67 and 74.
Blake Wilson finished fifth with rounds of 74, 73 and 75, which was enough for all-conference honors.