Sepe Claims Singles & Doubles Victories in First Match in Orlando

Senior Samantha Sepe won singles and doubles competition in Monday's tournament opener vs. Transylvania (Photo courtesy of Victoria Brayman '22).
Senior Samantha Sepe won singles and doubles competition in Monday's tournament opener vs. Transylvania (Photo courtesy of Victoria Brayman '22).
Transylvania
7
Brevard College Tornados
2

Doubles

Samantha Sepe / Lily Farr (BCWTN)
def. Porsche Robinson / Jessica Burton (TU-W)
8-5
Sheila Cetina / Merrick Irwin (TU-W)
def. Jen Cox / Margaret Correll (BCWTN)
8-3
Alyssa Igyarto / Christina Duvall (TU-W)
def. Hamrick Perry / Alli Kogoy (BCWTN)
8-2

Singles

Samantha Sepe (BCWTN)
def. Porsche Robinson (TU-W)
6-3, 7-6 (7-4)
Sheila Cetina (TU-W)
def. Alli Kogoy (BCWTN)
6-0, 6-0
Jessica Burton (TU-W)
def. Jen Cox (BCWTN)
6-1, 6-0
Merrick Irwin (TU-W)
def. Hamrick Perry (BCWTN)
6-1, 6-0
Alyssa Igyarto (TU-W)
def. Lily Farr (BCWTN)
6-1, 6-0
Christina Duvall (TU-W)
def. Sarah Iocovozzi (BCWTN)
7-5, 6-3
full stats
Posted: Mar 09, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. - Senior Samantha Sepe earned victories in number-one singles and doubles to highlight Brevard's opening match at the Spring Break Sports Tournament in Orlando, Florida.

The Tornados (3-4) fell to Transylvania University, 7-2, in their first match of an action-packed week at an ITA-sanctioned tournament.

In doubles action, the pairing of Sepe and newcomer Lily Farr claimed an 8-5 triumph over Porsche Robinson and Jessica Burton. The number-two doubles matchup featuring Jen Cox and Margaret Correll dropped an 8-3 decision, while Hamrick Perry and Alli Kogoy fell, 8-2, as Transylvania held a 2-1 match advantage. 

Sepe claimed a 6-3, 7-6 triumph in number-one singles, highlighting singles action for the Tornados. Transylvania clinched the match by dominating no. 2-5 singles play, but Sarah Iocovozzi fought hard in the number-six slot, falling narrowly, 7-5, 6-3.

BC's women's team will play alongside the men's team at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow against Curry College, continuing its stay in spring break action. Updates will be provided at @BCTornados and @Brevard_Tennis on Twitter when available.

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