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ACU comes up short against Stanton in GSAC Championship semifinal
Keith Baker
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Match Recap: Women's Tennis | | Natalie Lopez

ACU Battles In GSAC Championship Semifinal Match Against Stanton

Glendale, Ariz.- Arizona Christian's season came to a close in the GSAC Championship semifinal as the Firestorm fell 4-0 to Stanton University. Despite the result, Arizona Christian showed resilience throughout the semifinal run and capped the season with another appearance in postseason play. The Firestorm's effort and competitiveness throughout the year continue to reflect the growth of the program.


RESULTS
  • Match Score: Arizona Christian - 0, Stanton - 4
  • Records: Arizona Christian - 6-9, Stanton - 8-5
  • Location: Paseo Racquet Center, Glendale, AZ

Inside the Box Score
  • ACU battled early in doubles play and earned a bright spot at the No. 3 position, where Eloise Bigot and Ava Zink delivered a strong 6-1 victory over Polina Buenina and Waraporn "Kimmy" Muangpho. Stanton, however, claimed wins at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles to secure the opening team point.
  • In singles competition, the Firestorm continued to compete hard across the lineup. Eloise Diligent fought at No. 1 singles, while Gracie Madeya battled at No. 3. 
  • At No. 6 singles, GSAC co-freshman of the year, Savannah Salvin, got injured during the match and could not continue, resulting in being medically retired and Stanton getting the point. 
  • Several additional matches were still in progress when Stanton clinched the team victory.
  • ACU lost the match, 0-4. 

Thoughts from Coach Phil Carlisle
"Today was a tough ending to our season, but it takes absolutely nothing away from what these girls accomplished this year. We graduated our top four players last year and I think a lot of people expected us to disappear. Instead, we came back and finished third in the GSAC and showed well against very good teams all year. I'm so proud of the way the girls worked and competed all year long, but I'm most proud of how they cared for and supported each other from day one until the very end."



 
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