Glendale, Ariz.- On Friday, Arizona Christian collected their first GSAC win of the season as they beat Jessup.  The Firestorm were turned away by No. 21 ranked Menlo on Saturday.
 
Match Info

• Match score: Arizona Christian- 5, Jessup- 2
• Saturday match score: Menlo- 7, Arizona Christian- 0
• Records: Arizona Christian- 2-5, 1-2 GSAC, Jessup- 1-6, 1-3 GSAC, Menlo- 3-1, 2-1 GSAC
• Location: Paseo Racquet Center, Glendale, AZ

 
Inside The Box Score v Jessup

• ACU earned the doubles point after a pair of 6-2 wins
• Jessup tied the match at one with a win on four
• Vittoria Quadri bumped ACU ahead 2-1 by winning on court two
• The remainder of the matches all need extra work including three sets
• Jasmine Thompson was came up short in her three set
• Emma Troyer needed a tie break win to push ACU up 3-2
• Deondra Bacchus sealed the deal by winning sets two and three
• The last match of the day ended with Kayla Grobbelaar winning a third set tie break

 
Inside The Box Score v Menlo

• The Oaks won the doubles point
• Menlo earned wins in the first five singles in straight sets
• After losing 6-2 in the first, Grobbelaar won 6-3 to force a super tie break third set
• Karla was edged 10-8 in the final action of the match

 
Thoughts From Coach Carlisle
After Jessup- "I am beyond proud of the girls for their effort today.  We finally got a doubles point and were able to play with a lead in singles which definitely helped us. We were pushed to the limit in singles, but we battled and picked up a lot of tight wins when we really needed them. This was the best energy we have had in a match all year and I hope we can continue to show that tomorrow and beyond. It was a total team win today and I could not be happier for the girls- they absolutely deserve this win!"

After Menlo- "The score definitely does not tell the whole story of this match.  We were not great in doubles, but in singles we were competitive at every position.  We had some leads that we just could not hold.  Menlo is a top 25 team and the fact that we were in every match speaks to the level we were able to play at today. I love the growth and progress the girls are showing and I know they are excited to get to Georgia to play some quality competition on the East Coast."
 
Up Next
Arizona Christian will spend part of their Spring Break in the state of Georgia for three matches.  Action begins on Wednesday in Gainesville at Brenau.  First serve will come at 1:00 pm Arizona time.