IMMACULATA, Pa.– Behind strong performances in singles, Immaculata University came from behind to edge Kean University 4-3 in women's tennis on Saturday. After dropping the doubles point, the Mighty Macs stormed back to win four of six singles matches and improve to 2-0 on the season.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED – DOUBLES

• #1 Doubles: Delaney Brown / Hailey Elwell – Won 6-3
• #2 Doubles: Elizabeth Madsen / Sophia Carey – Lost 5-7
• #3 Doubles: Athena Kritikson / Laura Pharo – Lost 3-6

 Kean leads 1-0 after doubles.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED – SINGLES

• #1: Delaney Brown – Lost 2-6, 0-6
• #2: Hailey Elwell – Won 6-2, 6-1
• #3: Sophia Carey – Won 7-5, 6-1
• #4: Elizabeth Madsen – Lost 5-7, 0-6
• #5: Laura Pharo – Won 6-1, 6-0
• #6: Athena Kritikson – Won 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (9-7)

 
Immaculata takes 4 of 6 singles matches to clinch the 4-3 victory.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Athena Kritikson, in her competitive collegiate singles debut, secured the deciding match win with a thrilling three-set win at No. 6 singles, clinching the team victory for the Mighty Macs.

 
UP NEXT

• The Immaculata women's tennis team will be back in action on Monday, September 29, when they host Lancaster Bible at 3:30 at the IU Tennis Courts.