Wake Forest University
#33 Georgia Tech
Wake Forest Heads South for Weekend Matches
3/17/2022 10:59:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Conference competition picks back up for women’s tennis.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – No. 21 Wake Forest women's tennis (9-5, 1-2) proceeds with match play this weekend, coming off a 10-day break from competition, and will step into a set of conference matchups on the road.
The Demon Deacons play at Georgia Tech (8-4, 5-1) on Friday (March 18), following a Sunday (March 20) early afternoon contest at Clemson (8-6, 2-4).
Friday and Sunday will be Wake Forest's sixth and seventh consecutive tests versus an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) nationally-ranked program. Georgia Tech most recently slotted in at No. 33 in the latest ITA standings while Clemson slid into the No. 62 spot after not being ranked.
The Deacs nearly grabbed a statement win over the NC State Wolfpack last week on March 8, falling just short in a 4-3 decision.
Match Times
Friday (March 18) - No. 21 Wake Forest at No. 33 Georgia Tech - 1 p.m.
Sunday (March 20) - No. 21 Wake Forest at No. 62 Clemson - 3 p.m.
Last Time Out
No. 2 NC State 4, No. 15 Wake Forest 3
Spectators in attendance witnessed true character and grit from Wake Forest women's tennis last Tuesday (March 8) when the Demon Deacons visited in-state foe NC State (15-1, 3-0). Jumping on the Wolfpack early, Wake Forest kept itself in the match throughout until suffering a narrow 4-3 road loss.
The Deacs firstly won the doubles point over NC State. It was the second time NC State had fallen in doubles this year, being 14-1 up until the contest. The standout duo of Anna Brylin and Brooke Killingsworth captured its first ranked doubles season victory during the feat.
In singles, Carolyn Campana notched her most significant win of 2022 thus far, knocking off No. 9 Jaeda Daniel in a heady, three-set showing. It was the senior's second career victory as a Deacon over an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) top-10 opponent.
The match score was tied at 1-1 after NC State won in fifth singles on a second-set tiebreaker. Four Deacs found themselves competing in third sets within their respective matches: Brylin, Killingsworth, Carolyn Campana, and Casie Wooten.
After winning in third singles, the Wolfpack took its first lead of the day, 2-1. Killingsworth had an answer moments later, taking a three-set win in sixth singles and tying the scoreboard up yet again, 2-2. Campana's patient victory on court one gave Wake Forest another slight edge. Nevertheless, NC State tied the afternoon up for the third straight occasion in second singles. The Wolfpack ended off a three-set rally on court four to clinch the victory, 4-3.
Wake Forest moved to 48-15 versus NC State in the all-time series.
Representing in the Rankings
Wake Forest is represented by two individuals and two duos in the current ITA standings:
Singles:
No. 52 Carolyn Campana
No. 74 Casie Wooten
Doubles:
No. 8 Anna Brylin/Brooke Killingsworth
No. 76 Samantha Martinelli/Casie Wooten
Martinelli and Wooten have rung an impressive start in doubles against conference foes, winning all three showings versus Miami, Florida State, and NC State. The latter involved a 6-4 takedown over No. 51 Amelia Rajecki/Abigail Rencheli.
Keep Killing it, Killingsworth!
Sophomore Brooke Killingsworth has enjoyed her last few weeks of singles play, currently on a personal, four-match winning streak. Each of the four victories happened against teams ranked in the ITA. Killingsworth's performances have consisted of poise, evident by three of her last four solo wins involving three-set dealings. In the NC State match, she hung on for a 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 outcome that proved huge in tying up the score for Wake Forest on a third occasion.
Scouting the Opposition
Heading into Friday, Georgia Tech has won five matches in a row. Last Sunday, the Yellow Jackets defeated No. 35 Notre Dame, 6-1. No. 77 Carol Lee (17-3), No. 90 Kylie Bilchev (13-5), and Mahak Jain (15-5) have all stood out in singles. The former is up to three victories over nationally-ranked opponents. Lee and Kate Sharabura stand No. 12 in doubles while Bilchev and Ava Hrastar trail right behind at No. 13.
Clemson picked up back-to-back team wins over Notre Dame and Louisville last weekend and will face No. 2 NC State on Friday (March 18) at 5 p.m. Sophomores Samantha Buyckx and Jenna Thompson have posted impressive 8-1 solo records. All eight of the Tigers' spring wins have taken place on their home court.
Series History
Versus Georgia Tech
Series: Wake Forest leads 23-19
Last Meeting: March 6, 2021
Result: W, 7-0
Versus Clemson
Series: Wake Forest leads 121-32
Last Meeting: March 7, 2021
Result: W, 6-1
Up Next
Wake Forest continues its road stretch next week, traveling North to face Syracuse (March 25) and Boston College (March 27).
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