SAINT LEO, Fla. - The Saint Leo University women's tennis team took on Slippery Rock at home on Wednesday afternoon. The Lions earned a pair of singles victories but ultimately fell 5-2. The Green & Gold drop to 5-6 overall while The Rock remain undefeated at 4-0.
 
The match opened with both teams earning a 6-3 win at number one and two doubles. Candice Bernier and Madelyn Martin teamed up for the first time this spring to earn the 6-3 decision. The Rock claimed the final doubles court to take the early 1-0 advantage.
 
Singles play opened with a two-set victory by #42 Deren Ozel at number one singles, 6-2, 6-2. Following a Slippery Rock win at number two singles, Camilla Keller tied the match at 2-2 as she won 6-1 and 6-3. The visitors claimed the final three courts to clinch a 5-2 win.
 
SLIPPERY ROCK 5, #42 SAINT LEO 2
DOUBLES
1. #37 Nicole Kempton/Alissia Kivi (ROCK) def. Camila Keller/Deren Ozel (SLU); 6-3
2. Candice Bernier/Madelyn Martin (SLU) def. Amaia Balaguer Brau/Tina Slovak (ROCK); 6-3
3. Nadia Rodewald/Dari Sakhanova (ROCK) def. Sophia Johnson/Nicol Novak (SLU); 6-4
ORDER OF FINISH: 1, 2, 3
 
SINGLES
1. #42 Deren Ozel (SLU) def. Amaia Balaguer Brau (ROCK); 6-2, 6-2
2. Alissia Kivi (ROCK) def. #51 Candice Bernier (SLU); 7-6(5), 6-1
3. Camila Keller (SLU) def. Nicole Kempton (ROCK); 6-1, 6-3
4. Tina Slovak (ROCK) def. Nicol Novak (SLU); 5-7, 6-2, 1-0(10-3)
5. Dari Sakhanova (ROCK) def. Arianna Bettinelli (SLU); 6-2, 6-4
6. Nadia Rodewald (ROCK) def. Allie Fernandini (SLU); 6-2, 6-4
ORDER OF FINISH: 1, 2, 3, 6, 5, 4
 
UP NEXT
Saint Leo hits the road for a pair of Sunshine State Conference matchups at #3 Nova Southeastern and #14 Lynn. Both matches are schedule to begin at noon.