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Owls win first event of spring

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The women’s tennis team took to the court for its first event of the spring season on Friday morning, defeating East Carolina 4-3 at Legacy Tennis Center.

“I think that it being so early in the season the girls came out and got the job done,” coach Steve Mauro said. “It was a great overall performance, especially against a tough conference opponent.”

In doubles actions, East Carolina won the first match 6-4 against junior Anais Nussaume and sophomore Alina Abdurakhimova.

In the second matchup, the Owls’ tandem of juniors Mariana Bedon and Dina Karina came out on top to give Temple its first points, winning their match 7-5

Senior Minami Okajima and sophomore Yana Khon won the third flight 6-3.