Doubles Power Fire Past John Carroll

Box Score LAKELAND, Fla.—The Southeastern women's tennis team moved to 5-1 on the season with a 5-4 win over NCAA Division III John Carroll University.
 
The Blue Streaks are ranked 20^th in the Central Region in the opening ITA Division III poll.
 
SEU got off to a strong start in doubles, winning all three tightly-contested matches. Emily Acierno and Alexis Quinn came away with an 8-4 win at #1 doubles, and Kelsi Black and Madeline Wills won by the same count at #2.
 
In singles play, Quinn's sixth straight win of the year at #2 singles clinched the match, following Black's 6-2, 6-0 win at #3.
 
The Fire return to action tomorrow morning in Kissimmee to take on Davenport.
 
#19 Southeastern University 5, John Carroll 4
Singles competition
1. Lauren O'Malley (JCU) def. Emily Acierno (SEU) 6-2, 6-2
2. Alexis Quinn (SEU) def. Nicollette Bourlas (JCU) 6-0, 6-0
3. Kelsi Black (SEU) def. Catherine Engel (JCU) 6-2, 6-0
4. Katherine Devine (JCU) def. Madeline Wills (SEU) 7-5, 3-6, 10-8
5. Madi Rini (JCU) def. Melanie Dodd (SEU) 6-3, 6-0
6. Molly Traverso (JCU) def. Morgan Logue (SEU) 6-1, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Emily Acierno/Alexis Quinn (SEU) def. Lauren O'Malley/Jennifer Stroyne (JCU) 8-4
2. Kelsi Black/Madeline Wills (SEU) def. Nicollette Bourlas/Natalie Bourlas (JCU) 8-4
3. Melanie Dodd/Morgan Logue (SEU) def. Andrea Didovic/Caryle Campagna (JCU) 8-6
Match Notes:
John Carroll 2-1; Regional ranking #20
Southeastern University 5-1; National ranking #19