Florida Women’s Tennis Team Moves on to SEC Tournament Semifinals – ESPN 98.1 FM

The No. 14 Florida Gators secured their 11th consecutive victory as they defeated the No. 19 South Carolina Gamecocks 4-3 in a thrilling match at the SEC Women’s Tennis Tournament. The Gators, with a record of 16-7, showcased their dominance by clinching the doubles point early on.

In the singles matches, the Gamecocks (17-7) put up a tough fight, but the Gators remained resilient. Carly Briggs of Florida delivered a stellar performance, winning her match in straight sets against Shahar Biran. However, South Carolina fought back with victories on Courts 4 and 2, tying the overall score at 2-2.

The tension escalated as the match came down to the wire, with both teams vying for the crucial wins. Rachel Gailis of Florida secured a vital victory on Court 1, but South Carolina responded with a hard-fought win on Court 6, leveling the score at 3-3.

The fate of the match rested on Court 5, where Qavia Lopez of Florida battled Olympe Lancelot of South Carolina. After a grueling three-set match, Lopez emerged victorious, propelling the Gators to a 4-3 triumph and a spot in the tournament semifinals.

The Gators will now await the winner of the quarterfinal match between Texas A&M and Vanderbilt for their next challenge in the semifinals. The thrilling victory over South Carolina has undoubtedly boosted the Gators’ confidence as they continue their quest for the SEC Women’s Tennis Tournament title.