TAMARAC, Fla. (January 28, 2021)- St. Thomas University Women's Tennis (1-0) defeated Florida National University (0-1), 6-1 in the season opener Thursday afternoon. 

The win marked the first of the Matt Roche-era at St. Thomas University.

"We had a great team effort today across the board," said Roche. "Looking forward to keeping the momentum and set the tone for the rest of the season. 

Singles

Amber Patterson def. Sofia Pera (6-7, 6-4).

Annie Carrera def. Vanessa Simone (6-2, 6-1). 

Lia Pena def. Karyna Krykunenko (6-0,6-0).

Vanessa Centeno def. Michell Hurtad (6-3, 6-1).

Giovanna Paschoalin def. Emerald Cooke (6-2, 6-0).

Thalia Sueene fell to Paulina Larkon (2-6, 6-7, 6-0).

Doubles

Paterson and Centeno def. Simone and Murtado (6-4).

Pena and Carrera def. Pera and Krykunenko (6-0).

Paschoalin and Sueene def. Miller and Silva Ramos (6-0).

Upcoming

St. Thomas Women's Tennis head back to the courts for the YTF Tournament in Lakeland, Fla. on Saturday, January 30. 

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