RADFORD EDGED BY WESTERN CAROLINA IN NEUTRAL-SITE MATCH

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BLACKSBURG, Va. – A late charge in singles action was not enough as Radford came up short in a 4-3 decision to Western Carolina in a neutral-site contest, Sunday morning at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center.

Western Carolina (1-1) got off to a quick 1-0 lead in doubles action and continued the quick start into singles play, taking three out of the first four matches.

Natalie Sayer gave the Highlanders their first singles win of the 2016 season at No. 2, earning a (6-0, 6-2) triumph.

Erin Maguire and Stacia Kissell captured the decision for the Catamounts behind their straight-set wins at No. 6 and No. 1 singles, respectively.

Rounding out the late RU charge, Meili Martin (6-4, 6-1) and Taylor Fay (6-4, 6-3) posted wins in exciting fashion.

RU (0-2) returns to the court on Friday, participating in the VCU 4-1 Invitational.

Western Carolina (4) def. Radford (3)
Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center (Blacksburg, Va.)
Sunday, January 17, 2016

Doubles competition
1. Stacia Kissell / Shannon Bettiol (WCU) def. Natalie Sayer / Meili Martin (RU), 6-1
2. Megan McLinden / Savannah Taranto (WCU) led Tarrannum Handa / Claire Nguyen (RU), 6-1
3. Gaby Hurt / Montse Mesalles (WCU) def. Taylor Fay / Grace Sarver (RU), 7-6(1)

Order of finish: (1, 2*)

Singles competition
1. Stacia Kissell (WCU) def. Tarrannum Handa (RU), 6-3, 6-1
2. Natalie Sayer (RU) def. Megan McLinden (WCU), 6-0, 6-2
3. Meili Martin (RU) def. Shannon Bettiol (WCU), 6-4, 6-1
4. Taylor Fay (RU) def. Elizabeth Ansari (WCU), 6-4, 6-3
5. Savannah Taranto (WCU) def. Claire Nguyen (RU), 6-0, 6-0
6. Erin Maguire (WCU) def. Grace Sarver (RU), 6-2, 6-1

Order of finish: (5, 2, 6, 1*, 3, 4)

Match Notes
Radford (0-2)
Western Carolina (1-1)

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Players Mentioned

Taylor Fay: 5' 4"; Senior

Grace Sarver: 5' 2"; Senior

Natalie Sayer: 5' 8"; Sophomore

Meili Martin: 5' 2"; Redshirt Freshman

Claire Nguyen: 5' 3"; Freshman

Tarrannum Handa: 5' 6"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Taylor Fay
: 5' 4"; Senior

Grace Sarver
: 5' 2"; Senior

Natalie Sayer
: 5' 8"; Sophomore

Meili Martin
: 5' 2"; Redshirt Freshman

Claire Nguyen
: 5' 3"; Freshman

Tarrannum Handa
: 5' 6"; Freshman