GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Furman blasted Wofford, 6-1, Wednesday at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C., to maintain possession of the Pinson Cup.
Bobby and Dixie Pinson, beloved friends of both the Furman and Wofford programs, have given the trophy and a generous donation in honor of the rivalry between the two schools. The trophy stays with the winning school until the winner of the next season's match is determined, and the Paladins have been awarded the trophy each year since its inception in 2005.
The Paladins (6-10, 2-0 SoCon) won all three doubles matches in quick fashion. Junior Ellie Schulson and freshman Macy Hitchcock posted a 6-1 advantage over Lily Woods and Grace Agster at flight one, and juniors Jess Dawson and Sara Snyder also defeated Breda Brennan and Chloe Elliott, 6-1, at number two. At flight three, junior Grace Thomas and freshman Maeve Thornton topped Emely Kahrs and Brianna Wilbur, 6-2.
Furman won five of six singles matches for the victory. Thornton recorded a 6-2, 6-4 win over Wilbur at flight two, and Ellie Schulson hung on for a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 advantage over Woods at number three. At flight four, Thomas downed Kahrs, 6-1, 7-5, and Hitchcock defeated Agster, 6-3, 4-6, 6-0, at flight five. Junior Marissa Pennings entered the Paladin lineup at flight six, where she came from behind to beat Elliott, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.
Wofford (11-6, 1-3 SoCon) picked up the point at number one singles, where Brennan bested Snyder, 6-4, 6-3.
Furman will travel to Cullowhee, N.C., Sunday to take on Western Carolina. First serve is set for 1 p.m.
Wofford vs Furman • 03/20/2024 at Greenville, S.C. • Mickel Tennis Center
Furman 6, Wofford 1
Singles competition
1. Breda Brennan (WOFW) def. Sara Snyder (FUR) 6-4, 6-3
2. Maeve Thornton (FUR) def. Brianna Wilbur (WOFW) 6-2, 6-4
3. Ellie Schulson (FUR) def. Lily Woods (WOFW) 6-2, 4-6, 6-2
4. Grace Thomas (FUR) def. Emely Kahrs (WOFW) 6-1, 7-5
5. Macy Hitchcock (FUR) def. Grace Agster (WOFW) 6-3, 4-6, 6-0
6. Marissa Pennings (FUR) def. Chloe Elliott (WOFW) 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
Doubles competition
1. Macy Hitchcock/Ellie Schulson (FUR) def. Lily Woods/Grace Agster (WOFW) 6-1
2. Jess Dawson/Sara Snyder (FUR) def. Breda Brennan/Chloe Elliott (WOFW) 6-1
3. Grace Thomas/Maeve Thornton (FUR) def. Emely Kahrs/Brianna Wilbur (WOFW) 6-2
Match Notes:
Wofford 11-6, 1-3 SoCon
Furman 6-10, 2-0 SoCon
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2,3); Singles (2,1,4,5,6,3)
