FOLSOM, Calif. – Back at home were the Warriors on Saturday, taking on the Yotes from the College of Idaho. Hoping to carry over the momentum from a 7-0 victory 24 hours ago, Jessup did just that as they won again, this time by the final of 4-3.
The victory, Jessup's second in a row, moves the Warriors to 3-7 on the season.
Doubles action saw the Warriors win just one match, coming from the tandem of
Aysha Hayes and
Stephanie Alsman. The duo won their bout 6-3.
Singles action saw
Jessica Holbea, the No. 38 ranked player in the nation, take her match in straight sets (7-5, 6-4).
Nicollet Alexander (6-0, 6-1) and Alsman (7-6, 6-2) also picked up singles victories in straight sets.
The only singles match to extend past the second set came in
Isabelle Rietz's match. Rietz took the bout (3-6, 6-4, 6-2), battling back after losing the first set, giving the Warriors the match victory.
Saturday's contest was the Warriors' final home match of the season. They will play the remainder of their season on the road.
Next on the schedule is a visit to Oakland and Holy Names University on April 5. Three matches remain before the GSAC Tournament, which begins on April 25.
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