Jacksonville, Fla. – Stetson Women's Tennis has done it again, claiming back-to-back ASUN Championships with a 4-2 victory over #3 North Alabama on Sunday. With the win, the Hatters secure their spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Stetson set the tone early by taking the doubles point, then followed it up with strong singles performances. Clelia Lombardi, Cheri Darley, and Alanna DiFrancesco each earned key victories to seal the championship for the Hatters.
 
Doubles:
Cheri Darley/Alanna DiFrancesco def. Stanislava Bobrovnikova/Eeva Ristola 6-4
Anastasija Adeikyte/Katsiaryna Tuliakova def. Ada Karabacak/Anoek Pruijmboom 6-0
Lena Karlovcan/Mathilde Delaney def. Elicia Kim/Audelie Lesauvage 6-1
Order of Finish: 2,3,1
 
Singles:
Cheri Darley def. Stanislava Bobrovnikova 6-2, 4-6, 6-2
Katsiaryna Tuliakova vs Ada Karabacak 7-5, 2-6, 5-5 uf
Alanna DiFrancesco def. Eeva Ristola 2-6, 7-5, 6-4
Mathilde Delaney def. Audelie Lesauvage 6-4, 6-4
Clelia Lombardi def. Senem Ocal 6-2, 7-5
Lena Karlovcan def. Anastasija Adeikyte 6-3, 1-6, 7-5
Order of Finish: 5,4,1,6,3
 
Quote from Coach
"What an effort from this team," said Head Coach Travis Sandlant. "They dug deep today. It was a huge effort and what a way for the seniors to go out. Cheri and Alanna have been massive for this university and for them to be side by side and finish it off for the win was a fairytale finish!"
 
By winning the conference championship, the Hatters have secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Selection Show is set for Monday, April 28 at 5:00 p.m.