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FERRUM, Va. --- Ferrum College survived a play-in match of the 2009 USA South Women's Tennis Tournament, defeating #10 seed North Carolina Wesleyan College 6-3 this afternoon at home.  The Panthers are the tournament's #7 seed.

Heather Marshall and Morgan Moran were double winners for Ferrum.  Marshall teamed with Angelina Baaklini for an 8-5 win over Wesleyan's Joanne Youngblood and Meghan Herd at #2 doubles.  She then defeated Herd 6-2, 6-4 at #5 singles.

Moran teamed with Cameron Kolinski to stop Tija Riley and Juliana Richardson 8-3 at #3 doubles, then beat Riley 6-2, 6-1 at #5 singles.

Also winning for Ferrum in singles were Kiawna Berry and Lea McMillan.  Berry beat Youngblood at #3 singles, while McMillan beat Charis Nkunda at #6 singles.  Both won by identical 6-0, 6-0 scores.

N.C. Wesleyan (1-15) picked up wins at #1-2 singles and at #1 doubles.  Prior to the match, Brittany Rodgers was honored during a Senior Day ceremony.  Ferrum (4-11) will face #2 seed Meredith College Friday, April 17, in the quarterfinals at 1 p.m. in Burlington, North Carolina.

2009 USA South Tennis Tournament