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USC tennis teams score wins in NCAA openers

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South Carolina’s Megan Davies, right, Ingrid Martins, second from left, Mia Horvit, left and Rachel Rohrabacher change courts after doubles wins against North Florida during the NCAA tournament Friday, May 3, 2019, in Columbia, S.C.
South Carolina’s Megan Davies, right, Ingrid Martins, second from left, Mia Horvit, left and Rachel Rohrabacher change courts after doubles wins against North Florida during the NCAA tournament Friday, May 3, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Sean Rayford online@thestate.com

It took a little longer than expected thanks to the weather, but the South Carolina women’s tennis team advanced past North Florida 4-0 in the Gamecocks’ NCAA tournament opener Friday at the Carolina Tennis Center.

Rain and lightning delayed the match for about three hours Friday.

The Gamecocks (21-3) advance to face Virginia at 10 a.m. Saturday with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line. The Cavaliers defeated Old Dominion 4-2 Friday in Columbia.

At Charlottesville, Virginia, the No. 17 South Carolina men’s tennis team (18-9) won its first round matchup over ETSU 4-0 Friday and will face No. 5 Virginia in the second round at 1 p.m. Saturday.

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