Spartanburg, S.C. -- The East Tennessee State women's tennis team took part in the Wofford Women's Tennis Tournament on Friday at Wofford College.
Sophomore Jessica Irey defeated Kelly Bryant of Queens College 6-3, 6-1 in the Flight B round of 16. In the quarterfinals, Irey continued her win streak by winning 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-1 over Wofford's Meghan Turner. Irey continues play on Saturday.
In Flight C singles action, sophomore Aimee Villavicencio lost to Nina Lenaska 6-1, 6-1 in the Round of 16. Villavicencio also took on Emily Estes from UNC-Asheville. Estes won the match 6-3, 0-6, 6-3.
Villavicencio teamed with Irey in the Flight B Doubles tournament. The Bucs lost to the team of Marcella Gonzalez and Paula Fillion of USCS in a tough match, 9-8 (5).
Flight B Singles
Round of 16
Jessica Irey def. Kelly Bryant, Queens 6-3; 6-1
Quarterfinals
Jessica Irey def. Meghan Turner, Wofford 3-6; 7-6(5); 6-1
Flight C Singles
Round of 16
Nina Lenaska def. Aimee Villavicencio 1-6, 1-6
Quarterfinals
Emily Estes (UNCA) def. Aimee Villavicencio 3-6, 6-0, 3-6
Flight B Doubles
Round of 16
Paula Fillion/Marcella Gonzalez (USCS) def. Jessica Irey/Aimee Villicencio 8-9 (5)