MARION, Ind. – No. 3 Indiana Wesleyan women's tennis dominated the courts today, defeating Indiana Tech and Indiana University East each 4-0.  Earlier this month the Wildcats suffered a tough loss to Indiana Tech, dropping the match 4-3 during the Doc Richards Tournament.  Today's win stole Indiana Tech's hopes of finishing the season undefeated.  Senior Wildcats were recognized and honored for their hard work and dedication to the women's tennis program throughout their careers at IWU.

   
 

MATCH ONE VITALS

 

• Score: No.3 Indiana Wesleyan def. Indiana Tech, 4-0
• Records: Indiana Wesleyan 37-5 | Indiana Tech 15-1
• Location: Sutter Tennis Courts | Marion, IN
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DOUBLES

 

• No. 1: Simms / Echavarria (IT) def. Maddie Bemisderfer / Lena Golz (IWU) 6-3
• No. 2: Thais Mendez / Melanie Dveksler (IWU) def. Jimenez / Arunkumar (IT) 6-0
• No. 3: Emily Connolly / France Antezana (IWU) def. Calcatelli / Murcia (IT) 6-3

 

SINGLES

 

• No. 1: Maddie Bemisderfer (IWU) v. Jimenez (IT) 6-2, 4-6 DNF 
• No. 2: Lena Golz (IWU) def. Simms (IT) 6-4, 6-4
• No. 3: Ashlee Fisk (IWU) v. Murcia (IT) 7-6, 2-2 DNF
• No. 4: France Antezana (IWU) def. Echavarria (IT) 6-2, 7-5
• No. 5: Melanie Dveksler (IWU) def. Arunkumar (IT) 6-2, 6-0
• No. 6: Thais Mendez (IWU) v. Carvalho (IT) 6-4, 4-3 DNF

 

MATCH TWO VITALS

 

• Score: No.3 Indiana Wesleyan def. Indiana University East, 4-0
• Records: Indiana Wesleyan 38-5 | Indiana University East 9-8
• Location: Sutter Tennis Courts | Marion, IN
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DOUBLES

 

• No. 1: Maddie Bemisderfer / Lena Golz (IWU) def. Marino / Caballero (IUE) 6-0
• No. 2: Thais Mendez / Melanie Dveksler (IWU) def. Theron / Cabellen (IUE) 6-0
• No. 3: Emily Connolly / Breann Barger (IWU) def. Wilkinson / Cook (IUE) 6-0

 

SINGLES

 

• No. 1: Lena Golz (IWU) v. Marino (IUE) 4-6, 2-2 DNF  
• No. 2: Ashlee Fisk (IWU) def. Caballen (IUE) 6-0, 6-1
• No. 3: Melanie Dveksler (IWU) v. Cabellero (IUE) 6-3, 4-2 DNF
• No. 4: Aynara Ferraz (IWU) v. Theron (IUE) 6-6 DNF
• No. 5: Ellie Snider (IWU) def. Wilkinson (IUE) 6-0, 6-2
• No. 6: Maria Way (IWU) def. Cook (IUE) 6-0, 6-2

 

SHIGLEY PERSPECTIVE

 

 

• "Two weeks ago, the girls lost 4-3 to No. 12 Indiana Tech, today outdoors and with our full lineup it was a different story.  Not only did the girls win 4-0, but the other three matches on the court were all leading.  The girls played with confidence and poise, it was simply amazing.  France Antezana and Melanie Dveksler had incredible wins today in both singles and doubles."  

 

• "It was senior day and we were able to honor our seniors in a special way.  We will greatly miss Maddie Bemisderfer, Lena Golz, Thais Mendez, and Hannah Withers.  This senior class has a record of 129-17 for a .884 winning percentage.  They have won the Crossroads League all four years, made it to the Final Four in last year's NAIA National Tournament.  Their highest ranking is the current ranking of No. 3 in the nation.  I am so thankful for these ladies.  They are tremendous leaders, fierce competitors, and very talented tennis players.  It has been super encouraging to see how they have grown through the years both together and in Christ.  They will be missed!  This year's record is 38-4 which is a new school record for wins.  The previous record was 37 set by the 2016-2017 team!"

 

 

NEXT TIME OUT

 

 

• The Wildcats will take a break before heading to Mobile, Alabama compete in the NAIA National Championship May 17-21.
   

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