Women’s Tennis gains win in Iowa

On Feb. 16, the Tigers Women’s Tennis team had their second spring season game at Red Oak, Iowa, against Ottawa University. The Tigers won their game 5-2 and are off to a strong start of the season, with back-to-back victories. In doubles, senior Mariana Espinosa and sophomore Maria Purizaca prevailed 7-5 at the No. 1 match. At No. 2 doubles, freshman Liz Calderon and sophomore Isabella Castillero prevailed 6-4. At No. 3 doubles, junior Grace Schroller and sophomore Kat Johnson prevailed by forfeit.

In singles, No. 1, Purizaca prevailed 6-0, 6-0, in an awesome game, while at No. 2 singles, Espinosa lost the game 4-6, 1-6. At No. 4 Castillero could not win with a 0-6, 2-6, while Calderon prevailed at No. 3, 6-3, 6-1.

The Tigers will try to continue their winning streak in their next game, which is a home game against Avila University on Mar. 1.

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