Charleston, S.C. – The Miami University tennis team fell to the College of Charleston 4-3. The RedHawks started strong, taking the doubles point after all three doubles teams won. The match stayed close, with Catherine Denysiewicz-Slowek and Sara Zalukar both picking up points at the No. 1 and No. 2 singles spots, respectively. Ultimately, it came down to the finals singles matches, and Charleston won four, securing the victory.
 
How it Happened:
 
Doubles
1. Sara Zalukar/Nishitha Saravanan (Miami) def. Francesca Salvato/Sia Cariov (Charleston), 6-4
2. Catherine Denysiewicz-Slowek/Malu Oliveira (Miami) def. Helena Huff/Maja Jekauc (Charleston), 6-4
3. Sarah Dev/Lovisa Valentinsson (Miami) def. Oziera Ahmad/Mckenzie Daniel (Charleston), 6-3
 
Singles
1. Catherine Denysiewicz-Slowek (Miami) def. Maja Jekauc (Charleston), 6-1, 6-1
2. Sara Zalukar (Miami) def. Francesca Salvato (Charleston), 6-0, 6-3
3. Oziera Ahmad (Charleston) def. Nishitha Saravanan (Miami), 6-3, 6-1
4. Sia Cariov (Charleston) def. Lauren Joyce (Miami), 4-6, 6-4, 7-5
5. Jaiden McKee (Charleston) def. Malu Oliveira (Miami), 6-4, 6-2
6. Isabella De Luise (Charleston) def. Avery Voss (Miami), 6-3, 7-5
 
Up Next: The RedHawks will move into conference play, taking on the University of Toledo Rockets on Sunday, March 16, at 1 p.m. in Toledo, Ohio.