GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Guilford College women's tennis team (5-3, 2-1 ODAC) notched its most significant win of the season on Wednesday afternoon, edging out Randolph College (6-2, 1-1 ODAC) in a 4-3 thriller at the McMichael Courts. The victory was a statement for the Quakers, who handed the WildCats just their second loss of the year and their first defeat in conference play.

Guilford secured a vital advantage early by clinching the doubles point. The pairing of McKenna Merritt (Dobson, N.C.) and Brooke Tsuei (Summerfield, N.C.) provided the initial spark with a controlled 6-3 win over Mikayla Smith and Natalie Thompson. Carolina Dirk (Port Aransas, Texas) and Erika Mendez (Asheville, N.C.) outlasted Fleur Gaalman and Sophia Cahue in a 7-6 tiebreak battle, which allowed the Quakers to enter singles play with a 1-0 lead.

At the No. 1 flight, Dirk defeated Rachel Combs with a 6-1, 6-0 decision, extending her personal singles winning streak to eight matches. Mendez showed incredible poise at the No. 3 flight, securing a 7-4, 6-4 straight-sets victory to help keep Guilford in front. The match was ultimately sealed at the No. 6 position by Tsuei, who delivered a 6-1, 6-4 win to clinch the team victory for the Quakers.

Guilford will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their home stand on Saturday, March 21st, hosting Sweet Briar College. First serve is scheduled for 2:00 P.M.

#GoQuakes