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.
