The Pirates' women's tennis team dropped an 8-1 decision at conference leading Glendale on Tuesday afternoon. Alexis Schmidt and Marcie McTigue won in No. 2 doubles for the lone point for the Pirates (3-4, 3-4) while Talia Lieb and Nell Elaerts dropped a close decision in No. 1 doubles and each played strong in singles.
In doubled play, the Vaqueros took a quick lead defeating Belladora Moga and Dee Emami in the No. 3 slot. Lieb and Elaerts dropped a close 9-7 decision in No. 1 doubles before Schmidt and McTigue salvaged a point for VC with a 9-8 (3) win in the No. 2 match.
Glendale swept singles play with Lieb almost posting a comeback in her 6-2, 6-7 (3) 10-4 setback at No. 1. Elaerts also put up solid play in the no. 2 slot, falling 7-6 (6), 6-3. Moga also had a narrow defeat in No. 4 singles, 7-6 (3), 6-4.
The Pirates next hit the courts on Thursday March 9, hosting College of the Canyons. Doubles play will begin at 2:00 pm at the VC Tennis Center.
Ventura 1, Glendale 8
Doubles
1. Lieb/Elaerts (VC) lost to Mardrosians/Sargsyan (GCC), 7-9
2. Schmidt/McTigue (VC) def. Joshi/Ayriyan (GCC), 9-8 (3)
3. Moga/Dee Emami (VC) lost to Charles/Sabetta (GCC), 8-4
Order of Finish - 3, 1, 2
Singles
1. Talia Lieb (VC) lost to Mane Sargsyan (GCC), 6-2, 6-7 (3), 10-4
2. Nell Elaerts (VC) lost to Minne Mardrosians (GCC), 7-6 (6), 6-3
3. Alexis Schmidt (VC) lost to Siya Joshi (GCC), 6-3, 6-4
4. Belladora Moga (VC) lost to Ailyne Charles (GCC), 7-6 (3), 6-4
5. Laura Rubio (VC) lost to Erika Ayriyan (GCC), 6-0, 6-2
6. Marcie McTigue (VC) lost to Skylar Sabetta (GCC), 6-0, 6-3
Order of Finish - 6, 5, 4, 2, 3, 1