It was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. After coming out strong in doubles, and seemingly taking control of singles, the rain and the move to the indoor courts became our biggest nightmare. Just really baffling singles results. Nicole has been playing with fire for weeks, and her luck finally ran out. Our UTR at every single line was significantly higher (which is why it doesn't always matter in college tennis). We had match points in 3 of the matches we lost and couldn't find a way to win them. Mary served for the first set at 5-3 and then lost 4 games in a row. Vanderbilt played the bigger points better and truly deserved that win. To lose 5 of 6 singles matches, though, is really eye opening. Congratulations to Lulu for being the only singles win. Even that match was closer than it should have been. She served for the match at 5-3 in the second.
Have to put it behind us and hope to rally to finish the season. Sometimes an eye-opening loss is exactly what you need to get back to work and fix the small things that were being overlooked. Many times, we play matches that are won in the head before we even step on the court. Props to Vandy's coaches for having the team ready; looking forward to the next match up with them.
Rest up; Gig'em!
Gig'em Aggies! c/o '98
W H O O P!