Courtney Ruth
Student Life Editor
The women’s tennis team lost 2-7 during their
biggest match of the conference to Virginia Intermont College on April 5.
Milligan, no. 2 in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, was playing for the no.
1 slot that Virginia Intermont held.
“It was a tight match,” said sophomore Cassie Lomison. “With all of the close
matches that went on, it gives us hope and confidence for our conference
tournament that is coming up.”
Milligan only took two matches at three doubles with senior Amy Vincent and
freshman Krissi Denton winning 8-4 and number five singles with junior Cheri
Lomison winning 6-3, 7-6(5).
“I think the team tried really hard,” Denton said. “Given a few breaks here and
there, I think things would have ended up different.”
Cheri Lomison said she believes the double matches will be the key component to
the team's success in the conference tournament.
“If we do well in doubles, then I think we have a very good chance of advancing
to regionals,” Cheri said.
The Lady Buffs’ record is now 4-2 in the AAC and 4-5 overall. The team’s next
match is today at 2 p.m. at home.