Come-From-Behind Win for the Jacks

Friday, March 11

Orlando, Fla.

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South Dakota State University

Norfolk State

3/11/2016 8:30:00 PM | Women's Tennis

By: SDSU Sports Info

ORLANDO, Fla.—For the third time this season, senior Ffion Davies came through to help the South Dakota State women's tennis team defeat Norfolk State, 4-3, Friday.

With the match tied at 3-3, Davies beat Marta Gomar, 6-4, 6-4 at No. 2 singles. With the win, the Jackrabbits improve to 10-5 on the season while Norfolk State falls to 2-8.

"Anytime you are down 3-1 in the match and come back to win 4-3, it feels good and shows guts. We have been through a lot of ups and downs this year and a match like this certainly gives us confidence going into Summit League play," sixth-year head coach Michael Engdahl said. "I am proud of the team we are becoming and the second half of the season is going to be exciting."

SDSU fell behind 1-0 after dropping the doubles point. Davies and junior Iasmin Rosa won at No. 1 doubles, 6-0, to improve to 11-4 overall and extend their winning streak to six matches.

Senior Beatriz Souza tied the match with a 6-1, 6-1 at No. 5 singles, but the Spartans won the next two matches at No. 6 and No. 4 singles to take a 3-1 lead.

Senior Florencia Magni won 6-4, 7-5 at No. 3 and Rosa won 6-0, 6-4 at No. 1 to tie the match.

The Jackrabbits return to action March 18 when they open Summit League play at Oral Roberts at 10 a.m.