News Summary
On March 9, 2025, UNC Wilmington’s women’s tennis team experienced a challenging home opener, losing 4-2 to UNC Asheville. Despite securing the doubles point and standout performances from players like Stela Joksimovic, the team struggled in singles matches, resulting in a disappointing season record of 2-5. As they prepare to face Towson on March 22, community support will be vital for the Seahawks as they aim to turn their season around.
Wilmington’s Women’s Tennis Team Faces Setback Against UNC Asheville
Wilmington, North Carolina – On a sun-drenched day that seemed perfect for some thrilling tennis action, the UNC Wilmington women’s tennis team opened their home season with a match against UNC Asheville on March 9, 2025. The atmosphere was electric as fans gathered to support their Seahawk ladies, but unfortunately, the excitement ended in a 4-2 defeat for the home team.
Match Highlights
The match proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions, introducing a mix of hope and disappointment for UNCW fans. Initially, everything looked promising when the Seahawks secured the critical doubles point right at the start. Doubles matches set the tone, and the players delivered with impressive teamwork.
In the second doubles match, Stela Joksimovic and Alicia Eberwein brought their A-game, overpowering UNC Asheville’s Avery Sager and Louise Booker with a 6-3 victory. Meanwhile, Anna Parker Shumate and Lucia Gomez showcased their skills in no. 3 doubles, taking down Valeria Centeno and Elizabeth Tindera with an impressive 6-2 score.
Singles Showdown
Following a strong doubles performance, the momentum seemed to shift during the singles matches. Things got particularly intense when Joksimovic entered the spotlight for her no. 2 singles match against Angelina Joy Hug. Although she faced a tough challenge in the first set and lost 5-7, the determined senior bounced back like a champ. Joksimovic took control and won the next two sets confidently, finishing with scores of 6-3 and 6-0. This victory marked her second win of the season, much to the delight of her loyal supporters.
Unfortunately, despite Joksimovic’s noteworthy performance, things didn’t go as well for her teammates. The order of finish for the singles matches reflected a tough battle, with the first finished match resulting in a quick defeat for UNCW. Pinning their hopes on Joksimovic, the team rallied, but not enough players could clinch the needed wins to tip the scales.
Season Records Take a Hit
After this match, UNC Asheville improved their season record to an admirable 8-4, while the Seahawks found themselves struggling at 2-5. With the season moving forward, the team will need to regroup and focus on strategies to turn things around in their upcoming matches.
Looking ahead, UNC Wilmington has a chance to bounce back when they face Towson on March 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. As they prepare, fans will remain hopeful that the team can harness the competitive spirit that initially got them the doubles point and led to Joksimovic’s individual success. There’s nothing like the thrill of college tennis, and the Seahawks have every opportunity to reclaim their glory!
A Call to Seahawk Fans
As the team sets its sights on the next challenge, community support becomes ever more crucial. Fans are encouraged to turn out in support of the Seahawks, bringing along their cheers and energy. The players will surely appreciate the lively atmosphere as they hit the courts once again.
With the season still young, there’s plenty of tennis left to play. Let’s keep the spirit high and show our Seahawk pride!
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Additional Resources
- UNC Asheville Bulldogs 4-2 Victory
- Wikipedia: UNC Wilmington
- UNC Wilmington Seahawks Match Report
- Google Search: UNC Wilmington women’s tennis
- UNC Asheville Hosts Wofford Match
- Google News: UNC Asheville women’s tennis
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