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Alexandra Blackwell
Steven Worthy
2
Howard HOWW (2-9, 0-2 MEAC)
5
Winner N.C. Central NCCU-WT (5-8, 1-1 MEAC)
Howard HOWW
(2-9, 0-2 MEAC)
2
Final
5
N.C. Central NCCU-WT
(5-8, 1-1 MEAC)
Winner

Match Recap: Women's Tennis | | Derek W. Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations & Sports Information

Blackwell, Butcher Lead Women’s Tennis in Loss to Eagles

North Carolina Central tops Bison, 5-2

CARY, N.C. (March 17, 2023) – Howard University sophomore Sifa Butcher (Pembroke Pines, Fla.) and senior Alexandra Blackwell (Austin, Texas) led the way in the loss to North Carolina Central (NCCU), 5-2, at Cary Tennis Park as part of the conference's annual round up.
 
In singles play, Butcher knocked off NCCU's Candice Bernier in straight sets (6-3, 7-5) while the Texas native rallied to win a three-set thriller over the Eagles' Lafi Joao (4-6, 7-6 [8-6], 11-9).
 
North Carolina Central won the other four singles matches in straight set.
 
Sophomore Nadia Pegram (Naples, Fla.) and rookie Selah Stibbins (Minneapolis) led their doubles match, 5-4, but did not finish due to NCCU winning the other two doubles contests.
 
With the loss, HU fell to 2-9 (0-2 MEAC) while the Eagles moved to 5-8 (1-1 MEAC).
 
Howard concludes the round up against Norfolk State Saturday (March 18). First serve is slated for noon at Cary Tennis Park.

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