NC State
#14 South Carolina
#8 Wolfpack Kicks Off Dual Match Campaign with 6-1 Win Over #14 Gamecocks
1/20/2021 4:04:00 PM | Women's Tennis
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Despite going over 315 days in between dual matches, the eighth-ranked NC State women's tennis team did not skip a beat and opened its 2021 dual slate with a strong 6-1 victory at 14th-ranked South Carolina on Wednesday afternoon.
The win marked NC State's third over the Gamecocks in the last four meetings and its first time beating South Carolina on the road. The Wolfpack has now won the last two in the series between the two teams.
After dropping just four doubles points in 21 contests played in the 2020 season, the Wolfpack picked up right where it left off by quickly claiming a pair of matches and securing the early 1-0 lead over the Gamecocks.
Wolfpack 1, Gamecocks 0
— NC State W. Tennis 🐺🎾 (@PackWTennis) January 20, 2021
Doubles point goes to the PACK. Rajecki serves this one out as she and Mavor defeat Chinellato/Cruz 6-3! pic.twitter.com/PJ2ikgr2mR
Jaeda Daniel and Adriana Reami kicked off the afternoon by breezing by South Carolina's Allie Gretkowski and Emma Shelton. The 16th-ranked Wolfpack duo went up a break early and then broke once again to end the match and take the 6-3 win. The pair improved to 9-1 on the 2021 campaign.
Lana Mavor and Amelia Rajecki paired up for the fourth time this season and maintained their unblemished doubles record together. They defeated Silvia Chinellato and Ana Cruz 6-3 to clinch the opening point for NC State.
No. 35 Anna Rogers, who just picked up her 100th career singles victory on Sunday, easily cruised past No. 34 Mia Horvit. The Wolfpack senior won 6-2, 6-2 to take the first singles decision of the day.
Wolfpack 2, Gamecocks 0
— NC State W. Tennis 🐺🎾 (@PackWTennis) January 20, 2021
#35 Rogers makes quick work of #34 Mia Horvit to extend our lead! She wins 6-2, 6-2 on the top court. #GoPack pic.twitter.com/09jz5RXkeF
Moments later, 23rd-ranked Alana Smith put NC State a point away from clinching with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over 30th-ranked Megan Davies. It marked the Wolfpack junior's third win over a ranked opponent through six singles matches played so far in 2021.
Wolfpack 3, Gamecocks 0
— NC State W. Tennis 🐺🎾 (@PackWTennis) January 20, 2021
And Smith almost immediately adds to our tally! She sends a forehand down the line to close out a W over #30 Megan Davies. #GoPack pic.twitter.com/WzBBmJfDxe
Lexi Keberle closed out the team win on court five with a solid performance against South Carolina's Gretkowski. Her 6-3, 7-5 win sealed the deal for the Wolfpack, as the team clinched the victory within minutes of the conclusion of Rogers' match.
Wolfpack 4, Gamecocks 0
— NC State W. Tennis 🐺🎾 (@PackWTennis) January 20, 2021
That'll do it! @lexikeberle wins 6-3, 7-5 over Allie Gretkowski to clinch our road victory at #14 South Carolina!#GoPack pic.twitter.com/VKZps79zfu
The Gamecocks picked up their one point on court three. Daniel managed to push No. 93 Shelton of South Carolina to a third set but ultimately fell.
NC State then closed out the day with added victories by Rajecki and Reami to put the final score at 6-1 in the dual opener.
RESULTS:
#8 NC State 6, #14 South Carolina 1
Doubles Results
Order of finish: (2, 3)
1. #2 Anna Rogers/Alana Smith (NC State) vs. #29 Megan Davies/Mia Horvit (USC) 3-5, unfinished
2. #16 Jaeda Daniel/Adriana Reami (NC State) def. Allie Gretkowski/Emma Shelton (USC) 6-3
3. Lana Mavor/Amelia Rajecki (NC State) def. Silvia Chinellato/Ana Cruz (USC) 6-3
Singles Results
Order of finish: (1, 2, 5, 3, 6, 4)
1. #35 Anna Rogers (NC State) def. #34 Mia Horvit (USC) 6-2, 6-2
2. #23 Alana Smith (NC State) def. #30 Megan Davies (USC) 6-3, 6-3
3. #93 Emma Shelton (USC) def. Jaeda Daniel (NC State) 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 (5)
4. #38 Adriana Reami (NC State) def. Silvia Chinellato (USC) 3-6, 6-1, 6-2
5. Lexi Keberle (NC State) def. Allie Gretkowski (USC) 6-3, 7-5
6. Amelia Rajecki (NC State) def. Elise Mills (USC) 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5)
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