#2 Wolfpack Opens ACC Action with 6-1 Victory Over Seminoles
3/4/2022 8:22:00 PM | Women's Tennis
RALEIGH, N.C. - The second-ranked NC State women's tennis team (12-1, 1-0 ACC) opened ACC play with a victory on Friday after defeating Florida State (6-4, 0-1 ACC) 6-1.
NC State possessed an early advantage in the doubles portion of the contest with a win by default. The pair of Amelia Rajecki and Abigail Rencheli capitalized on the outcome. The duo claimed a 6-4 victory over Florida State's Kianah Motosono and Olympe Lancelot, sealing the point with critical breakpoints.Â
The Wolfpack went up early 3-0, resulting from a second default by the Seminoles and a win by retirement for Priska Nugroho over 6-1, 0-2.Â
Sophie Abrams clinched the match for the Wolfpack with a final of 6-3, 6-1. She secured vital breaks in the first and second sets, leading to the decision. After the Seminoles captured a win on Court 1, Abigail Rencheli answered with a 6-0, 7-5 result over Allen, anchored by two double breakpoints in the second set.Â
Nell Miller concluded the day's matches, defeating Lancelot 6-4, 6-3. Her effort was aided by a crucial break late in the first set and a strong closing effort on serve.Â
The Wolfpack will continue action with a doubleheader on Sunday, March 6. The Wolfpack will continue ACC play at 12 p.m. with a matchup against No. 14 Miami. Following that contest, NC State will continue play against Elon at 5 p.m.Â
RESULTS:Â
#2 NC State 6, #54 Florida State 1
Doubles Results
Order of Finish 3, 2
1. Anna Arkadianou/Petra Hule (FSU) vs. #16 Jaeda Daniel/Nell Miller (ST) no result
2. #51 Amelia Rajecki/Abigail Rencheli (ST) def. Kianah Motosono/Olympe Lancelot (FSU) 6-4Â
3. Sophie Abrams/Priska Nugroho (ST) def. No player/No player (FSU) win by default
Singles Results
Order of Finish 6, 3, 5, 1, 2, 4
1. #33 Petra Hule (FSU) def. #9 Jaeda Daniel (ST) 0-6, 6-3, 1-0 (10-3)Â
2. #24 Abigail Rencheli (ST) def. Vic Allen (FSU) 6-0, 7-5Â
3. Priska Nugroho (ST) def. Anna Arkadianou (FSU) 6-1, retiredÂ
4. #112 Nell Miller (ST) def. Olympe Lancelot (FSU) 6-4, 6-3Â
5. Sophie Abrams (ST) def. Kianah Motosono (FSU) 6-3, 6-1Â
6. Amelia Rajecki (ST) def. No player (FSU) win by default
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