Feb. 12, 2005

Rams improve to 2-0 after 9-0 sweep of Tougaloo College

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The University of Mobile women's tennis team swept Gulf Coast Athletic Conference opponent Tougaloo College 9-0 at home Saturday afternoon to improve to 2-0 so far this season.

After winning all three doubles matches, 8-1, 8-0 and 8-0 respectively, the Rams wasted little time in sending the vistors home by winning in straight set in all of the singles matches. 

Nicola Sherridan defeated Siera Smith 6-2, 6-3 on court one, Tiffany Williams defeated Taraki Jones 6-0, 6-0 on court two and Lindsey McDaniel defeated Cillora Hicks 6-0, 6-1 on court number three.

On courts four through six, Tiffany Crenshaw, Cristen Gracey and Maria Aguiree all dismissed of their opponent 6-0, 6-0.

In all, the Rams outscored Tougaloo 72-5 in singles action.

The Rams (2-0) will next be in action next Saturday, Feb. 19 when they host both conference rivals Dillard University and defending GCAC Champion, Xavier University beginning at 10 a.m.

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