GREENWOOD, SC – Lander University defeated Francis Marion University 4-0, Saturday morning (March 1) in non-conference women's tennis play.
 
Francis Marion (2-3) will open Conference Carolinas play on Friday, March 14, when the Patriots host Shorter University at 1 p.m.
 
The FMU doubles team of senior Sophia Hansen and freshman Fatima Hernandez Huerta earned a 6-4 victory at the No.2 position, but the Bearcats (5-4) won the other two matches to earn the doubles point and a 1-0 advantage.
 
Lander then captured straight-set wins at singles spots No. 2, 3, and 6 to clinch the match.
 
 
Women's Tennis Match Results
3/1/2025 at Greenwood, S.C. (Joe Cabri Tennis Center)
Lander University 4, Francis Marion University 0
Singles competition
1. Mille Elsborg (LUWT25) vs. Fatima Hernandez Huerta (FMUW) 7-6 (7-0), 3-3, unfinished
2. Evelyn Altmaier (LUWT25) def. Lara Lanno (FMUW) 6-2, 6-1
3. Maria Jose Zarza (LUWT25) def. Sophia Hansen (FMUW) 6-3, 6-2
4. Bailee Martin (LUWT25) vs. Valery Gomez (FMUW) 6-1, 2-3, unfinished
5. Ella Sowman (LUWT25) vs. Maia Warlies (FMUW) 2-6, 6-3, unfinished
6. Ashtyn Cason (LUWT25) def. Lian Timmermans (FMUW) 6-3, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Mille Elsborg/Maria Jose Zarza (LUWT25) def. Lara Lanno/Valery Gomez (FMUW) 6-1
2. Sophia Hansen/Fatima Hernandez Huerta (FMUW) def. Evelyn Altmaier/Bailee Martin (LUWT25) 6-4
3. Ashtyn Cason/Ella Sowman (LUWT25) def. Kim Venghaus/Maia Warlies (FMUW) 7-6 (7-5)
 
Match Notes:  Francis Marion University 2-3
Lander University 5-4
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2,3); Singles (2,3,6)