The Western Carolina women's tennis team faced a tough defeat against Furman, losing 7-0 in their Southern Conference matchup. Although Axelle Van Beurden and Kelly Coetzee secured a doubles win, their efforts were overshadowed by the Paladins, who took all singles matches convincingly. WCU now holds a 2-12 overall record and 0-2 in SoCon play as they prepare for their next match against Samford.

By the Numbers
  • WCU's only match victory was in doubles, with a score of 6-2.
  • Mia Miranda won her first singles set 6-4 before losing the match in three sets.
State of Play
  • WCU forfeited matches on the fifth and sixth singles courts and third doubles court.
  • Furman secured the doubles point, leading 3-0 before singles play began.
What's Next

The Catamounts will compete against the Samford Bulldogs on March 21 and the Chattanooga Mocs on March 26, hoping to improve their conference standing with these upcoming matches.

Bottom Line

Despite a solid doubles performance, the Catamounts need to regroup and secure wins in their next matches to turn around their season amidst ongoing challenges in the Southern Conference.