Boxscore
 
MORROW, Ga. – Taking on the last of 10 nationally ranked opponents, Clayton State (5-14, 2-10 PBC) could not overcome No. 50 USC Aiken (14-7, 6-6 PBC) as they fell 8-1 in an NCAA Division II women's tennis match on Sunday, April 17.
 
The Pacers would take an early 2-0 lead with identical 8-2 victories at No. 3 and No. 1 doubles before juniors Darina Drozdova (St. Petersburg, Russia) and Maria Mendes (Sau Paulo, Brazil) pulled out an 8-4 decision over Kayla Calvert and Victoria Giannacini at No. 2.
 
That would be the Lakers last victory of the season, however, as USCA proved to be too much in singles play. With wins at No. 4 (6-1, 6-0), No. 6 (6-2, 6-0) and No. 3 (6-1, 6-4), they would lock up the match win before completing the singles sweep with three more victories.
 
Junior Kristiin Mets (Kuressaare, Estonia) came the closest at No. 2, falling 6-3, 6-3 to Olivera Veskovac, while senior Raluca Pavel (Bacau, Romania) fell 7-6, 6-1 to No. 29 Nadine Tusiama at the No. 1 position.
 
The Lakers close out the 2016 season with a 5-14 overall record and a total of 10 of those matches against nationally ranked opponents.
 
NOTE
Senior Raluca Pavel wrapped up the final match of her career as Clayton State's lone senior.
 
No. 50 USC Aiken 8, Clayton State 1

Singles competition

1. #29 Nadine Tusiama (USCA) def. Raluca Pavel (CST) 7-6, 6-1

2. Olivera Veskovac (USCA) def. Kristiin Mets (CST) 6-3, 6-3

3. Kayla Calvert (USCA) def. Darina Drozdova (CST) 6-1, 6-4

4. Victoria Giannaccini (USCA) def. Maria Mendes (CST) 6-1, 6-0

5. Marie Habiyaremye (USCA) def. Alina Ageichik (CST) 6-2, 6-3

6. Sarah Bernos (USCA) def. Carolina Monterrubio (CST) 6-2, 6-0

Doubles competition

1. Nadine Tusiama/Olivera Veskovac (USCA) def. Raluca Pavel/Kristiin Mets (CST) 8-2

2. Darina Drozdova/Maria Mendes (CST) def. Kayla Calvert/Victoria Giannaccini (USCA) 8-4

3. Marie Habiyaremye/Sarah Bernos (USCA) def. Alina Ageichik/Carolina Monterrubio (CST) 8-2