CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston overcame an early 2-0 deficit, topping visiting Campbell 5-2 on Friday at Patriots Point.

The Cougars moved to 8-3 overall, while Campbell fell to 8-5, ending a three-match win streak, and closing its trip to Charleston with a split, driving past Samford 5-2 yesterday.

The Camels earned the doubles point with the duos of Mialy Ranaivo and Eeva Ristola, and Lily Chatambar and Tasmin Hart claiming 6-1 and 6-2 victories. Lena Karlovcan then led off singles action with another CU win, defeating Elle Bredemann 6-1, 6-4.

The Cougars won five of six singles matchups, with three of those contests going to three sets. Halli Trinkle clinched the contest for CofC with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 win over Eeva Ristola.

Next up, Campbell will face another CAA opponent, traveling to Elon on March 15.

CHARLESTON 5 (8-3), CAMPBELL 2 (8-5)
SINGLES
1. Maja Jekauc (COFC) def. Mialy Ranaivo (CU) 6-2, 2-6, 6-3
2. Halli Trinkle (COFC) Eeva Ristola (CU) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
3. Oziera Ahmad (COFC) def. Tasmin Hart (CU) 6-4, 6-0
4. Jaiden McKee (COFC) def. Lily Chatambar (CU) 6-4, 1-6, 6-4
5. Anna Neyestani (COFC) def. Marianna Ossa (CU) 7-6, 6-3
6. Lena Karlovcan (CU) def. Elle Bredemann (COFC) 6-1, 6-4

DOUBLES
1. Mialy Ranaivo / Eeva Ristola (CU) def. Halli Trinkle / Klara Vukicevic (COFC) 6-1
2. Peyton Brotzman / Jaiden McKee (COFC) def. Lena Karlovcan / Marianna Ossa (CU) 6-1
3. Lily Chatambar / Tasmin Hart (CU) def. Anna Neyestani / Francesca Salvato (COFC) 6-2

ORDER OF FINISH
Singles: 6, 3, 5, 1, 2, 4; Doubles: 1, 2, 3