On April 25, the Women’s Tennis team lost its last game of the season against Concordia University in the semis of the GPAC tournament by a score of 4-1. The Tigers concluded the season with an excellent overall record of 13-7 (8-4 at home and 5-3 on the road) and 5-1 in conference play. The Tigers lost to the GPAC winner, who recently defeated Morningside University in the final and will advance to Nationals. When one team secures the four points needed to win, the match is over, the remaining players stop and the game is concluded.
In doubles, No. 1 senior Mariana Espinosa and sophomore Maria Purizaca were winning 5-2. However, at No. 2 doubles, freshman Liz Calderon and junior Grace Schroller lost 2-6. At No. 3 doubles, sophomore Isabella Castillero and sophomore Kat Johnson lost 1-6.
In singles, Purizaca won the No. 1 game 6-1, 6-2, while Espinosa lost the No. 2 singles 3-6, 2-6. In singles No. 3, Calderon ended 6-3, 4-0. At No. 4, Castillero lost 0-6, 0-6. In singles No. 5, Schroller lost 4-6, 1-6. Finally, in singles No. 6, Johnson ended 6-4, 6-5.
Although it was a tough loss in the semifinals, especially after having defeated Concordia 4-3 during the regular conference season, the Tigers should be proud of the incredible season they put together. Finishing with a strong 13-7 overall record and an impressive 5-1 mark in conference play.
