WILMINGTON, N.C. – Stela Joksimovic earned her second victory of the season in No. 2 singles as UNCW dropped a tightly contested battle in their home opener on Sunday against UNC Asheville, 4-2.

The Seahawks fell to 2-5 on the season, while the Bulldogs improved to 8-4.

Joksimovic, a senior, dropped the first set 7-5 but rallied back to defeat Angelina Joy Hug in the final two sets, 6-3, 6-0.

The Seahawks earned the doubles point to begin the match as Joksimovic and Alicia Eberwein clinched with a 6-3 win in No. 2 doubles against Avery Sager and Louise Booker. In No. 3 doubles, Anna Parker Shumate and Lucia Gomez cruised to a 6-2 victory over Valeria Centeno and Elizabeth Tindera.

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The Seahawks travel to Towson (2-5) for a Coastal Athletic Association match against the Tigers on March 22 at 11 a.m.