On Sept. 14, the Tigers opened their season at home against NCAA Division II Truman State (Mo.). At the start of the match, the Tigers won the doubles points early into the match, however, they were unable to secure an overall win, ending the match 3-4.
Starting off in the singles play, sophomore Maria Purizaca had a straight set victory at 1-singles with scores being 6-2 and 6-1. And going into the 2-singles, freshman Liz Calderon also won in a three set tie-break with scores being 6-7 (2-7), 6-2, 1-0 (10-8).
Competing in 3-singles was sophomore Isabella Castillero, where she lost with scores of 6-2 and 6-3. Also competing in 4-singles was junior Grace Schroller who lost her match as well with scores being 5-7, 6-4, and 1-0 (10-2).
In 5-singles was senior Cierra Schwarzkopf where she also lost her match with scores 6-0 and 6-2. And finishing up in the singles competition was sophomore Kat Johnson who also lost her match as well with scores being 6-3 and 6-2.
Going into the doubles, competing in 1-doubles was Purizaca and Calderon having another victory with the score being 6-2. Going into 3-doubles was Schwarzkof and Johnson who had a 6-3 victory.
On Sept. 17, the Tigers will be competing back at home this time against NCAA Division III Nebraska Wesleyan, which is set to start at 4:00 p.m.
