Women’s Tennis Remains Perfect at Home with Victory over Richmond

Greenville, N.C. --- The ECU Women's tennis (11-6, 1-3) returned home for the first time in over a month to secure a 4-0 victory over Richmond (2-9, 1-1). The Pirates remained perfect at home this season, 4-0, with the win.

Celia Ruiz and Alisa Diercksen paired for the first time this season in doubles play to secure the first win of the day with a 6-0 victory over Richmond's Emily Dunbar and Ana Ramirez. ECU's Hsia Ho Chiao and Nastja Rettich secured the doubles point with a 6-4 score over the Spiders top duo of Kiana Marshall and Lyndell Giffenig.

The Pirates would then add wins in order at the four, five and six spots to secure the match victory. Diercksen defeated Gaby Rosales 6-1, 6-2. Sarah Sarjoo defeated Richmond's Ana Ramirez 6-2, 6-3. Hsia Ho Chiao evened her solo season record (6-6) and clinched the match with a 6-3, 6-3 score from the No. 6 spot.

Records
ECU (11-6, 1-3), Richmond (2-9, 1-1)

Coach's Quote
"This was a very good match for our team today. I am very proud of the way we battled and supported each other after a difficult weekend last weekend. Richmond is always a solid program. I feel that today was some of our best tennis to date." – ECU Head Coach Tom Morris

Results: ECU 4, Richmond 0

Doubles
1. Hsia Ho Chiao/Nastja Rettich (ECU) def. Kiana Marshall/Lyndell Giffenig (Richmond) 6-4
2. Alisa Diercksen/Celia Ruiz (ECU) def. Emily Dunbar/Ana Ramirez (Richmond) 6-0
3. Lisa Hofbauer/Sarah Sarjoo (ECU) vs. Gaby Rosales/Adrienne Haynes (Richmond) DNF

Singles
1. Celia Ruiz (ECU) vs. Emily Dunbar (Richmond) DNF
2. Lisa Hofbauer (ECU) vs. Kiana Marshall (Richmond) DNF
3. Nastja Rettich (ECU) vs. Lea Owens (Richmond) DNF
4. Alisa Diercksen (ECU) def. Gaby Rosales (Richmond) 6-1, 6-2
5. Sarah Sarjoo def. Ana Ramirez (Richmond) 6-2, 6-3
6. Hsia Ho Chiao (ECU) def. Adrienne Haynes (Richmond) 6-3, 6-3

Up next
ECU will travel west to take on the 49ers of UNC Charlotte on Monday at 2 p.m. (EST).

Women’s Tennis Remains Perfect at Home with Victory over Richmond

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Players Mentioned

Alisa Diercksen

Lisa Hofbauer

Ho Chiao Hsia

Nastja Rettich

Celia Ruiz

Sarah Sarjoo

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