Posted: Sep 22, 2023
THE BASICS
Lesley University, 3 vs. Eastern Nazarene 6
Records:
Eastern Nazarene (8-2)
Lesley Lynx (5-2)
Location: Quincy, Mass.
Date: Friday, September 22, 2023
THE LEAD – The Lynx lost to Eastern Nazarene in a critical conference matchup. Eastern Nazarene is now leading the NAC with a 5-0 record, Lesley trailing in the second place slot with a 3-2 conference record.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Jessica Legendre and Mary Osucha snagged another doubles win to continue their undefeated streak on the season. Jordan Blair and Brooke Whitten also pulled out a win in their doubles match to give Lesley a 2-1 lead heading into singles.
- Eilym Gomez gave Eastern Nazarene the point to tie the match after beating Whitten 6-4, 6-1. Katie Cawthorne and Blair finished next, Cawthorne winning 7-5, 6-0.
- Osucha dropped her first singles match of the season to Sara Poletto with 6-4. 6-4 to increase the Lions lead. The Lynx continued to go scoreless for the next two singles matches.
- Lucy Boyce had another nail biter of a match against Jenna Schlosser. Boyce and Schlosser went into a tie breaking third set, Boyce pulled ahead and secured the win for the Lynx.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- In the Lynx and Lions last four matchups, the Lions lead 3-1.
UP NEXT
- The Lynx are back on the court Tuesday, September 26th with a 4:00 road match against Clark University.