On March 1 and March. 3, the Tigers Women’s Tennis team had their first home games of the spring season against Avila University and Tabor University. The Tigers won both games 7-0 and are off to a good start of the season, with a 5-2 record.
For the first doubles game against Avila, in doubles No. 1 senior Mariana Espinosa and sophomore Maria Purizaca prevailed 6-2. At No. 2 doubles, freshman Liz Calderon and junior Grace Schroller won 6-0. At No. 3 doubles, sophomore Isabella Castillero and sophomore Kat Johnson prevailed by forfeit.
For the second doubles game against Tabor, in doubles No. 1 senior Mariana Espinosa and sophomore Maria Purizaca prevailed 6-0. At No. 2 doubles, freshman Liz Calderon and junior Grace Schroller won 6-0. At No. 3 doubles, sophomore Isabella Castillero and junior Alejandra Prat won 6-0.
Against Avila University in singles, at No. 1 singles, Purizaca prevailed 6-0, 6-0, while at No. 2 singles, Espinosa prevailed 6-1, 6-2. In singles No. 3, Calderon recorded 6-0, 6-1. At No. 4, Castillero won 6-2, 6-2. In single No. 5, Schroller won 6-1, 6-1. Finally, in singles No. 6 Johnson won by a forfeit.
Against Tabor University in singles, at No. 1 singles, Purizaca prevailed 6-0, 6-0, while at No. 2 singles, Espinosa prevailed 6-0, 6-0. In singles No. 3, Calderon recorded 6-0, 6-0. At No. 4, Castillero won 6-0, 6-0. In single No. 5, Schroller won 6-0, 6-0. Finally, in singles No. 6 Prat won 6-0, 6-0.
Next up for the Women’s tennis team will be an away game on March 10, against Coastal Alabama Community College. The team will travel to Alabama during the spring break week to play said games.
