RADFORD SWEEPS N.C. CENTRAL FOR 7-0 VICTORY

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DURHAM, N.C. – Radford improved to 2-1 on the season after another dominating performance over an opponent from the Tar Heel State as the Highlanders swept through N.C. Central for a 7-0 victory Thursday afternoon.

The Highlanders start the season 2-1 for the first time since 2009, when Radford opened the season 4-2 on their way to a 12-10 overall record.

"It's good to get another win on the road," said head coach Jessica Giuggioli. "We competed well today and were decisive in the key moments."

Not sporting a duo in No. 3 doubles, Radford captured the doubles point quickly as the team of Drousile Dzeubou and Lotti Meszaros opened with a 6-0 decision in No. 2 doubles. Natalie Sayer and Tyler Blalock followed with a 6-1 victory.

N.C. Central forfeited No.6 singles, so Radford jumped out to a 3-0 lead after Jeanine Acierto continued the quick work with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Lauren Mullis in No. 5 singles. The match was clinched by Sayer blanking Maru Berghaus 6-0, 6-0 in No. 2 singles.

Radford's longest sets of the day came in No. 1 singles as Dzeubou collected a 6-3, 7-6 (2) win over Jamie Rogers

After playing its first three matches on the road, Radford will host West Virginia State in its home opener on Feb. 15 at 2 p.m.

Singles Competition

1. Drousile Dzeubou (Radford) def. Jamie Rogers (NCCU) 6-3, 7-6 (7-2)
2. Natalie Sayer (Radford) def. Maru Berghaus (NCCU) 6-0, 6-0
3. Lotti Meszaros (Radford) def. Sofia Miller (NCCU) 6-1, 6-0
4. Tyler Blalock (Radford) def. Emily Pena (NCCU) 6-0, 6-0
5. Jeanine Acierto (Radford) def. Lauren Mullis (NCCU) 6-1, 6-0
6. Zoe Fraser (Radford) def. No player (NCCU) by forfeit

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

Doubles Competition

1. Sayer/Blalock (Radford) def. Rogers/Berghaus (NCCU) 6-1
2. Dzeubou/Meszaros (Radford) def. Miller/Pena (NCCU) 6-0
3. Acierto/Fraser (Radford) def. No player (NCCU) by forfeit

Order of finish: (2,1)

Match Notes
Radford (2-1)
N.C. Central (0-4)

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Players Mentioned

Drousile Dzeubou: 5' 10"; Sophomore

Natalie Sayer: 5' 8"; Senior

Tyler Blalock: 5' 6"; Freshman

Zoe Fraser: 5' 9"; Freshman

Jeanine Acierto: 5' 2"; Freshman

Lotti Meszaros: 5' 5"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Drousile Dzeubou
: 5' 10"; Sophomore

Natalie Sayer
: 5' 8"; Senior

Tyler Blalock
: 5' 6"; Freshman

Zoe Fraser
: 5' 9"; Freshman

Jeanine Acierto
: 5' 2"; Freshman

Lotti Meszaros
: 5' 5"; Freshman