No. 8 Florida Southern College women's tennis suffered a 6-1 defeat to No. 3 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Saturday. The Moccasins managed to secure their only point with a win at the No. 1 singles position, thanks to Josie Holderbach鈥檚 victory. Embry-Riddle claimed the doubles point and pulled ahead in singles matches, clinching the victory decisively. The Eagles, now 21-1, showcased their strength with wins in both doubles and singles play. Florida Southern, boasting a record of 16-4, looks ahead to the Sunshine State Conference Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Embry-Riddle is currently 21-1 this season.
  • Florida Southern's record now stands at 16-4.
State of Play
  • Florida Southern's No. 29 ranked duo of Kennedi Brown and Josie Holderbach won 6-3 at No. 1 doubles.
  • Embry-Riddle鈥檚 win at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles secured the doubles point.
What's Next

Florida Southern will prepare for the Sunshine State Conference Championships scheduled for April 24-26. The outcomes of this tournament will be crucial for their postseason aspirations.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong performance from Holderbach and the doubles victory, Florida Southern must regroup for the upcoming conference championships, aiming for improved results against top-tier competition.