Barry Blanks Benedict 5-0 In NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament

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BOCA RATON, Fla. – Barry University, the nation's sixth-ranked women's tennis team, had little trouble against Benedict College, taking a 5-0 victory in the opening round of the NCAA Division II women's tennis South Region tournament. ncaa wom tennis 150

Barry jumped out to a 3-0 lead after doubles play, winning all three doubles matches. Benedict's Karla Flores and Esther Zelaya won two sets at No. 1 doubles against the Barry's team of Sonja Larsen and Barbora Kijasova. Danyelle Copeland and Daniella Rios won one set at No. 2 doubles.

Barry clinched the match with straight set wins at No. 1 singles and No. 6 singles.

The Lady Tigers finish the season with a 17-6 record.

Barry, 18-3, advances to play fifth-ranked Lynn University at noon on Sunday for the region title.

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: Published: May 7, 2016

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