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Golanova Helps Panthers Earn Ranked Win

What you need to know:

* Georgia State (7-4) pulled out a 4-3 ranked win over No. 61 VCU on Saturday.

* The Panthers won the doubles points and singles Nos. 3, 4 and 6 to win.

* Georgia State plays its highest ranked opponent of the season in No. 28 William and Mary on Sunday in Williamsburg, Va.


NORFOLK, Va. – Georgia State's women's tennis team improved to 7-4 on Saturday with a 4-3 win over No. 61 VCU in Norfolk, Va. The Panthers are now 3-1 versus ranked opponents.

“I've been pleased with how well our players make adjustments,” head coach Jason Marshall said. “Veronika [Golanova] did a great job today and came up big for us in doubles. We were glad to see her finish strong. Kristin [Rehse] just keeps getting better and it's great to see her development on the court.”

Georgia State and No. 61 VCU split the top two doubles matches to make the No. 3 match the deciding one. Freshman Veronika Golanova and senior Masa Grgan and VCU's No. 3 doubles team went to tie break with the Panther pair winning the match 7-6 to give GSU the doubles point.

The Rams fought back with straight-set wins at singles Nos. 1, 2 and 3, but Georgia State recorded the upset victory with three points at the bottom half of the singles lineup. For senior Chamiaa Roudami, her No. 5 singles win was her team-leading eighth of the season. Golanova competed at No. 6 and won 6-4, 6-4 for her second win of the year. Rehse won in straight sets as well to improve to 6-4.

The ranked win was a good rebound for the Panthers after they lost 6-1 to Old Dominion on Friday. Their weekend doesn't get any easier, however, as the Panthers will meet No. 28 William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. on Sunday at 9 a.m.

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Players Mentioned

Veronika Golanova

Veronika Golanova

5' 2"
Freshman
Masa Grgan

Masa Grgan

5' 6"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Veronika Golanova

Veronika Golanova

5' 2"
Freshman
Masa Grgan

Masa Grgan

5' 6"
Senior