BOWIE, Md. - Bowie State women's tennis was defeated by the visiting Trojans of Virginia State in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Northern Division action on Wednesday afternoon at the BSU Tennis Courts.
The loss snapped a two-game winning streak for the Bulldogs. Bowie State's lone point came from junior
Afruica Gentle who topped her opponent 6-2, 6-1 at the No. 1 singles position. VSU (9-2) remains atop in the North with a 8-1 record in conference play while BSU (4-7) dips to 3-5 on the year.
Virginia State 5, Bowie State 1
Singles competition
1.
Afruica Gentle (BSU) def. Ashleigh Charles (VSU) 6-2, 6-1
2. Makensie Pago (VSU) def.
Abner Dickson (BSU) 6-2, 6-0
3. Ginger Johnson (VSU) def.
Kayla Lowery (BSU) 6-3, 6-1
4. Jaylyn Jones (VSU) vs.
Aria Mason (BSU) no result
5. Jayce Gaither (VSU) def.
Denaij Rose (BSU) 6-0, 6-1
6. Anijah Burgo (VSU) def.
Jatiya Stewart (BSU) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles competition
1. Ashleigh Charles/Ginger Johnson (VSU) def.
Afruica Gentle/
Kayla Lowery (BSU) 6-0
2. Jaylyn Jones/Makensie Pago (VSU) def.
Abner Dickson/
Aria Mason (BSU) 6-0
3. Jayce Gaither/Anijah Burgo (VSU) def.
Denaij Rose/
Jatiya Stewart (BSU) 6-1
Match Notes: Virginia State 9-2, 8-1 CIAA Bowie State 4-7, 3-5 CIAA
Up Next
Bowie State will host senior day in its home finale against Trinity (DC) on Thursday, Apr. 13 at 3 p.m.
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