HUNTINGTON, Ind. — Cedarville came up just shy on the road, dropping a narrow 4–3 decision to Huntington on Saturday afternoon at the Klopfenstein Courts.
The Lady Jackets claimed three singles victories, highlighted by
Diana Ivanikhina's straight-set win at the top spot.
Mariana Philipps delivered a dramatic comeback at No. 3 singles, rallying for a 13-11 tiebreak in the decisive set.
Grace Mahek added another point with a convincing win at No. 6 singles.
In doubles, Cedarville secured a victory at the No. 2 court with Ivanikhina and
Molly Filpus pairing up for a dominant 6–1 decision. Despite the strong showing, Huntington captured the other two doubles matches to secure the opening point and ultimately the team victory.
Five Facts:
- Ivanikhina earned her third singles victory of the season at the top spot.
- Philipps outlasted her opponent in a third-set super tiebreak, 13–11.
- Mahek won in straight sets at No. 6 singles.
- Ivanikhina and Filpus teamed up for a doubles win at the No. 2 position.
- Cedarville is now 2–3 overall, while Huntington improved to 3–1.
