Charleston Southern faced off against Longwood in a Big South Conference match, suffering their first regular season loss since April 2023, with a final score of 4-2. The Bucs started strong in singles, led by Marina Skegro's 6-0, 6-3 win, and Amike Botha's tightly contested 7-6, 6-4 victory, putting CSU up 2-1. However, Longwood capitalized on depth, winning four consecutive matches to clinch the overall victory. In doubles, CSU won the first match but lost the next two, ultimately giving Longwood the doubles point. CSU's next matches will be against Gardner-Webb and Presbyterian on March 23rd and 25th, respectively.

By the Numbers
  • CSU lost 4-2, marking their first Big South regular season loss since April 2023.
  • Marina Skegro won her match convincingly, with a score of 6-0, 6-3.
State of Play
  • CSU took an early lead with wins in the first two singles matches.
  • Longwood rallied to win four consecutive matches, turning the tide in their favor.
  • Doubles play saw CSU win one match before losing the remaining two, granting the doubles point to Longwood.
What's Next

CSU will look to bounce back against two more Big South challengers next week, facing Gardner-Webb on March 23rd and Presbyterian on March 25th. Both matches are crucial for maintaining their standings in the conference.

Bottom Line

This match serves as a wake-up call for CSU as they prepare to regroup and strengthen their performance ahead of upcoming matches in their conference schedule.