The College of Charleston women’s tennis team defeated the University of North Carolina Wilmington 5-2 at the Turner Tennis Center on Saturday, Apr. 11.
This match was significant as it marked Senior Day for Charleston, with senior Jaiden McKee contributing two wins to help her team improve their record to 15-7 overall and 6-2 in conference play. The result strengthens Charleston’s position ahead of the upcoming Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament.
In doubles play, UNCW took the first court before McKee and Saige Severance evened the score with a decisive win on court three. Oziera Ahmad and Riley Trinkle then clinched the doubles point for Charleston with a victory in the No. 2 slot, giving their team an early lead.
Sia Cariov extended Charleston’s advantage by winning her singles match on court one. Marra Bruce added another point with straight-set wins on court five, while Trinkle secured the match for Charleston by sweeping court six. After clinching victory, UNCW responded by winning third set tiebreaks on courts two and three.
McKee capped off her Senior Day performance by coming from behind to win her singles match against Simay Keles in three sets, earning Charleston its fifth point of the day.
Looking ahead, Charleston awaits confirmation of its spot in the CAA Tournament field, which will be announced Monday, April 13. The tournament is scheduled to begin Friday, April 17 at William & Mary’s Mackesy Tennis Center.
