Sampson Picks Up Singles Win Against Blackburn

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women's tennis team dropped the season series against Blackburn on Saturday afternoon.

Score: Blackburn 8, Fontbonne 1

Location: Shaw Park

Records: Blackburn 2-4, Fontbonne 0-9

How It Happened

In doubles action, the Griffins battled at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles, but the Beavers were able to come away with wins to take the early lead.

In singles play, Jordan Sampson picked up a victory at No. 2 after defeating Erica Bechtold 7-5, 2-6, 10-4. However, the Beavers won the rest of the singles matches for the victory.

Doubles results

1. Gariel Pierce/Erica Bechtold (BC) def. Chloe Loehr/Jordan Sampson (FBU), 8-3
2. Rachel Bly/Morgan Zobrist (BC) def. Alexis Bracken/Philyce Webb (FBU), 8-2
3. Blackburn won by Default

Singles Results

1. Gariel Pierce (BC) def. Chloe Loehr (FBU), 6-4, 6-1
2. Jordan Sampson (FBU) def. Erica Bechtold (BC), 7-5, 2-6, 10-4
3. Rachel Bly (BC) def. Alexis Bracken (FBU), 6-1, 6-2
4. Asia Coleman (BC) def. Philyce Webb (FBU), 6-0, 6-0
5. Blackburn won by Default
6. Blackburn won by Default

Up Next

• The Griffins return to the court tomorrow afternoon when they'll take on Westminster in Fulton, Mo. Action begins at 3 p.m.

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