MARION, Ind. - Indiana Wesleyan women's tennis continued their winning ways on Saturday at Sutter Tennis Center as they battled Marian in the Crossroads League Tournament Championship. IWU was never behind in any of the matches, while being ahead by a set in the matches that didn't finish. The Wildcats took down the Knights with ease on their way to clinch the victory, 4-0, for their 31st-consecutive tournament championship.

 

MATCH VITALS

 

• Score: No. 1 IWU def. No. 2 Marian, 4-0
• Records: IWU 14-0 I MU, 9-2
• Location: Marion, Ind.

 

DOUBLES

 

• No. 1: France Antezana/Sofia Loren Munoz (IWU) def. Bopst/Koerner (MU) 6-2
• No. 2: Breann Barger/Melanie Dveksler (IWU) def. Dusele/Savarino (MU) 6-0
• No. 3: Emily Connolly/Maria Way (IWU) vs. Yarbrough/Chrome (MU) DNF

 

SINGLES

 
 

• No. 1: France Antezana (IWU) vs. Ducharme (MU) DNF
• No. 2: Sofia Loren Munoz (IWU) def. Pake (MU) 6-0, 6-2
• No. 3: Melanie Dveksler (IWU) vs. Sells (MU) DNF
• No. 4: Breann Barger (IWU) vs. Creech (MU) DNF
• No. 5: Ellie Snider (IWU) def. Trela (MU) 6-0, 6-1
• No. 6: Emily Connolly (IWU) def. Ruga (MU) 6-2, 6-1

 

GLEGHORN PERSPECTIVE

 

• Marian played really well today and it was a testament to the ladies drive and determination to finish off a strong team in such a dominating fashion.
• I am so amazed by this team! They braved a difficult summer and had every opportunity to come into the season and not be ready to play. The character of this team is one of self-sacrifice, I Am Third, and God honoring. From 1-14, we have come together as a team focused on loving each other, working hard, and representing Christ and IWU well!
• I want to recognize a few people who made today special. Thank you to President and Mrs. Kaluga for coming out and speaking to the team before the match and to our AD Deane Webb for supporting us and presenting us with the trophy and banner!
• It is important for me to say thanks to Emily Connolly for leading the team and keeping us together through the transition this summer. I want to also thank Emily, Bre, and Ellie for being incredible captains and leaders!

 

LOOKING FORWARD

 

• The Wildcats play next week in the NAIA ITA Regionals, beginning on Wednesday at Sutter Tennis Center.

 

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