CLEVELAND, Ga. (February 17, 2023) - On Friday, the Truett McConnell University women's tennis team matched up with Agnes Scott College for the program's first ever home opener, inside the TMU Tennis Complex. The Lady Bears showed their grit on the court, ultimately capable of securing their first team win of their inaugural season with a final score of 6-1. 

Most notable, Emma Kirkland battled through a super tiebreaker after falling behind in the second set, capable of coming out on top with finals scores of 6-2, 2-6, 13-11.  

TMU 6 - ASC 1
DOUBLES
1. Salter/Johnson (TMU) def. Barlaan/Lewinson (ASC) INJ Forfeit 
2. Clack/Sosebee (TMU) def. Castillo/Cox (ASC) 6-0
3. Garcia/Ray (ASC) def. Smart/Iger (TMU) 6-3

SINGLES
1. Salter (TMU) def. Barlaan (ASC) INJ Forfeit 
2. Johnson (TMU) def. Lewinson (ASC) 6-0, 6-0
3. Sosebee (TMU) def. Castillo (ASC) 6-0, 6-0
4. Clack (TMU) def. Cox (ASC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Kirkland (TMU) def. Garcia (ASC) 6-2, 2-6, 13-11
6. Ray (ASC) def. Richardson (TMU) 1-6, 1-6

Up next, the Lady Bears are back in action Saturday, Feb. 18, where they are set to face Point University at 2:00p.m., inside the TMU Tennis Complex.