Xavier University of Louisiana women's tennis

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Rush, Nuggets earn 7-0 home victories against Millsaps

        NEW ORLEANS — The men and women of Xavier University of Louisiana both won 7-0 Friday against Millsaps at XULA Tennis Center.
        The women played singles first, and Tianna Dixon clinched for the Gold Nuggets (2-2) on court four with her 6-2, 6-1 victory against Morris Kelly Clayton. Dixon and Valaine Clarke defeated Sarah Hagen and Segen Lister 6-0 on court three to clinch the doubles point.
        The XULA women won all three doubles matches 6-0.
        The XULA men also won on every court, with Guillermo Coiras and Dedric Ray clinching the doubles point on court three with a 6-1 victory against Sam Willard and Brady St. Martin, then Ray clinching the dual at No. 5 singles with his 6-1, 6-1 victory against Matthew Moore.
        The Gold Nuggets are ranked third in the NAIA, and the Gold Rush (2-1) are 10th. It was the opener for both Millsaps teams, which compete in NCAA Division III.
        XULA's men stretched their home win streak to 19 duals; the women have won 25 of their last 27 at home.
        XULA will return to its home courts for the third straight day in a noon Saturday matchup against city rival Loyola, whose women are ranked 21st in the NAIA.

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Players Mentioned

Guillermo Coiras

Guillermo Coiras

5' 11"
Sophomore
1L
Dedric Ray

Dedric Ray

5' 11"
Freshman
HS
Valaine Clarke

Valaine Clarke

5' 8"
Freshman
HS
Tianna Dixon

Tianna Dixon

5' 4"
Freshman
HS

Players Mentioned

Guillermo Coiras

Guillermo Coiras

5' 11"
Sophomore
1L
Dedric Ray

Dedric Ray

5' 11"
Freshman
HS
Valaine Clarke

Valaine Clarke

5' 8"
Freshman
HS
Tianna Dixon

Tianna Dixon

5' 4"
Freshman
HS