Melequa King (pictured)

Women's Tennis

MORGAN STATE OVERPOWERS LADY HAWKS

April 7, 2015

Box Score

BALTIMORE  -- In their first of four consecutive road matches, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Women's Tennis Team took on Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) rival Morgan State (MSU) at MSU Tennis Courts and fell, 6-0. With the setback, UMES dropped to 0-11 (0-5 MEAC) overall while the Lady Bears moved to 4-13 (2-1 MEAC) on the season.

In doubles play, Morgan State won all three matches. Aleksandra Manolova (Sofia, Bulgaria) and Reine Fowajuh (Wilmington, Del.) recorded a point for the Lady Hawks, but fell to MSU's Riana Roberts and Jasmine Edwards, 8-1.

In singles, UMES' No. 1 Melequa King (Forestville, Md.) produced a point, but dropped her match to Chelsi Russell (6-1, 6-0). The rest of the ladies were defeated in straight sets (6-0, 6-0).

Tomorrow (04/08), the Lady Hawks continue their road swing in the Big Apple, New York City, as they will take on St. Francis (N.Y.) in nonconference action. First-serve is scheduled for 1 p.m.

For complete recaps, results and news of Hawk athletics, please visit  www.umeshawks.com .

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Players Mentioned

Melequa King

Melequa King

5' 9"
Senior
Reine Fowajuh

Reine Fowajuh

5' 9"
Senior
Aleksandra Manolova

Aleksandra Manolova

6' 2"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Melequa King

Melequa King

5' 9"
Senior
Reine Fowajuh

Reine Fowajuh

5' 9"
Senior
Aleksandra Manolova

Aleksandra Manolova

6' 2"
Junior