The Lee University women's tennis team clinched a spot in the GSC Championship with a decisive 5-2 victory over Auburn University at Montgomery. Ranked 29th, the Lady Flames improved to 8-5 on the season, while AUM fell to 5-12. The match featured competitive doubles play, with Lee narrowly losing the doubles point, but they rebounded strongly in singles, securing four crucial wins to seal the match.

By the Numbers
  • Lee University is now 8-5 overall and 3-4 in conference play.
  • AUM's record dropped to 5-12, with a 2-5 conference standing.
Yes, But

Despite the victory, the Lady Flames struggled in doubles, losing the doubles point after a close tiebreaker finish, highlighting a need for improvement in that area ahead of the championship.

State of Play
  • The Lady Flames rank 29th nationally while AUM's doubles team ranks 25th.
  • The match showcased strong performances in singles, with Lee winning four out of six matches.
What's Next

The Lady Flames will compete against Montevallo on Sunday at 1 p.m., which will also feature senior day celebrations prior to the match.

Bottom Line

The victory cements the Lady Flames鈥� postseason aspirations, but they must refine their doubles strategies to enhance their competitiveness in the upcoming GSC Championship.