Pirates Pick up Non-Conference Win Over In-State Foe

Monday, March 26

Charlotte, N.C.

2:00 P.M.

East Carolina University

Charlotte

March 26, 2018 | Women's Tennis

Charlotte, N.C. --- The ECU Women's tennis team (12-6, 1-3) defeated the Charlotte 49ers (5-10, 0-2) 4-2 in a non-conference meeting on Monday afternoon. ECU improves to 11-3 in non-conference action this season.

The Pirates and 49ers battled in doubles play to begin the match. Charlotte would secure the doubles point with wins at the top two spots.

In singles play, #59 Celia Ruiz quickly reclaimed the Pirates first point with a 6-2, 6-0 score over Charlotte's No. 1 Tai Martin. Ruiz has now won four-consecutive singles matches and improves to 11-3 overall.

Nastja Rettich improved her individual season record to 12-3 with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Emma Scott of Charlotte at the No. 3 spot.

At the five spot in the lineup for ECU, Alisa Diercksen defeated Pierina Imparato 6-1, 6-4 to secure her team-best sixth-straight singles victory.

Records
ECU (12-6, 1-3), Charlotte (5-10, 0-2)

Coach's Quote
"Great match for our team in tough conditions. We battled hard after losing the doubles point for a solid win. I'm very proud of our effort today!" – ECU Head Coach Tom Morris

Results: ECU 4, Charlotte 2
Doubles
1. Alisa Diercksen/Celia Ruiz (ECU) def. by Tai Martin/Alexandra Lee (CHA) 7-5
2. Hsia Ho Chiao/Nastja Rettich (ECU) def. Immie Cowper/Rocio Safont (CHA) 6-4
3. Lisa Hofbauer/Sarah Sarjoo (ECU) def. by Pierina Imparato (CHA) 7-5

Singles
1. #59 Celia Ruiz (ECU) def. Tai Martin (CHA) 6-2, 6-0
2. Lisa Hofbauer (ECU) vs. Alexandra Lee (CHA) DNF 3-6, 6-2, 3-2
3. Nastja Rettich (ECU) def. Emma Scott (CHA) 6-3, 6-4
4. Sarah Sarjoo (ECU) def. by Rocio Safont (CHA) 6-4, 6-2
5. Alisa Diercksen (ECU) def. Pierina Imparato (CHA) 6-1, 6-4
6. Hsia Ho Chiao (ECU) def. Immie Cowper (CHA) 6-2, 4-6, 6-2

Up Next
ECU will embark on its first trip of the season to Texas for a pair of American Athletic Conference matches. The Pirates will take on Houston on Friday at noon (EST), before heading to Dallas, Tex. to face SMU on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (EST).