MARION, Ind. – No. 11 Indiana Wesleyan University women’s tennis defeated the highest ranked opponent in program history on Saturday as the Wildcats upset No. 4 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) 5-0. Earlier in the day the Wildcats lost a 5-1 decision to No. 7 William Woods (Mo.).
MATCH VITALS VS. No. 7 WILLIAM WOODS (Mo.)
Score: William Woods def. Indiana Wesleyan, 5-1
Records: Indiana Wesleyan 25-6 | William Woods 9-5
Location: Grand Valley State 11-2 | Allendale, Michigan
DOUBLES
1. Zlata Shuraeva-Ana Zavala (WWU) def. Alex Mella/Lizzie Bauss (IWU) 8-1
2. Karyna Sagalai-Julia Perez Wienese (WWU) def Thewuni Devaraja/Maddie Bemisderfer (IWU) 9-7
3. Chelsea Steward-Felicia Cesar (WWU) def. Marissa Klein/Laura Moore (IWU) 8-6
SINGLES
1. Lizzie Bauss (IWU) vs. Zlata Shuraeva (WWU) 6-1, 3-6, 2-1 [unfinished]
2. Alex Mella (IWU) def. Julia Perez Wienese (WWU) 6-2, 6-0
3. Ana Zavala (WWU) def.Maddie Bemisderfer (IWU) 7-5, 6-1
4. Lena Golz (IWU) vs. Felicia Cesar (WWU) 4-6, 3-3 [unfinished]
5. Chelsea Steward (WWU) def. Thewuni Devaraja (IWU) 6-3, 6-0
6. Marissa Klein (IWU) vs. Karyna Sagalai (WWU) 3-6, 1-3 [unfinished]
COACH SHIGLEY SAYS…
“The girls team vs. William Woods was super competitive in doubles, but we were on the losing end of two 9-7 matches. We were deflated and came out flat in singles to lose 5-1 vs. the No. 6 team in the nation. Alex Mella at No. 2 was our lone point as she played an incredible match.”
MATCH VITALS VS. No. 4 LINDSEY WILSON (Ky.)
Score: Indiana Wesleyan def. Lindsey Wilson, 5-0
Records: Indiana Wesleyan 26-6 | Lindsey Wilson 5-5
Location: Sutter Tennis Center | Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, Indiana
DOUBLES
1. Alex Mella/Lizzie Bauss (IWU) def. Parra/Sachica (LWC) 8-3
2. Thewuni Devaraja/Maddie Bemisderfer (IWU) def. Mora/McDonald (LWC) 8-4
3. Marissa Klein/Laura Moore (IWU) def. Alibert/Lee (LWC) 8-0
SINGLES
1. Lizzie Bauss (IWU) vs. Alexandra Parra (LWC) 2-5
2. Alex Mella (IWU) vs. Lina Sachica (LWC) 3-3
3. Maddie Bemisderfer (IWU) vs. Lucia Mora (LWC) 6-1, 1-2
4. Lena Golz (IWU) vs. Steffi McDonald (LWC) 3-2
5. Marissa Klein (IWU) def. Carla Alibert (LWC) 5-0 [def.]
6. Laura Moore (IWU) def. Laci Lee (LWC) 6-1, 6-0
COACH SHIGLEY SAYS…
“I really like how our girls responded in the afternoon to beat Lindsey Wilson 5-0, the No. 4 team in the nation. We completely dominated play right from the start and never looked back. This is the highest ranked team we have beat in program history. This is what are girls are capable of doing.”
“Today was a day to celebrate our seniors. We have three seniors Alex Mella, Marissa Klein, and Rachel Baker. I can’t say enough about their leadership and character. This was my first recruiting class and so they are super special to my heart. Alex Mella will graduate with having the most doubles wins. Marissa Klein will have the second most wins in singles in program history. This class has more wins in the last four years than any tennis program at any division in the country. Now, that is an accomplishment!”
UP NEXT
Indiana Wesleyan hosts a second invitational next weekend on April 11-13. IWU opens play at 4 p.m. on Thursday vs. Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) at Sutter Tennis Center.
