Box Score CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Jacksonville State women's tennis team handed Austin Peay its first conference loss since 2018 Friday, earning a 4-3 win at the Governors Tennis Courts.
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Harriet Hamilton's team-leading 12th singles win of the season secured the win for Jax State (8-6, 3-0 OVC) as the Gamecocks stayed undefeated in Ohio Valley Conference play.
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The senior and
Charlie Croteau won their doubles set at No. 2, and
Dariana Prato and
Sara Jamal finished off doubles with a 6-4 win at No. 3 for the match's first point. Prato then followed up with a two-set win over Martina Paladini-Jennings (6-2, 6-4) at No. 4 to put JSU up 2-0.
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Croteau made it a 3-0 advantage with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Ana Abertson at No. 5, but the Govs (5-2, 0-1 OVC) made a push with wins at No. 1 and No. 5 to pull within one point of the Jax State lead.
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The final two matches of the day went to three sets, but Hamilton's win at No. 2 finished off APSU with the No. 3 set still playing. JSU's wins leader dropped her first set to Danielle Morris, but she rallied back for a 6-4 win in the second and took the third in a thrilling 7-6 (2) victory.
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The Gamecocks return to the courts Saturday when they visit Murray State. First serve against the Racers is set for noon.
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