NOTRE DAME, Ind. - No. 17 Indiana Wesleyan women's tennis battled until midnight and come out victorious against #16 Holy Cross, 4-0. The Wildcats won #3 doubles, lost #2 doubles, and it came down to a tiebreaker at #1 for the doubles point. The Holy Cross doubles team is ranked #4 in country, and IWU's #9-ranked team of
Breann Barger and
Melanie Dveksler were able to pull out the victory to secure the double point. The women then had to endure a two-hour delay before getting back on the court. Indiana Wesleyan won at #1, #3, and #4 to sweep the match. #25
Sofia Loren Munoz beat #15 Savvides in straight sets for a huge win for IWU.
- Score: IWU def. Holy Cross College, 4-0
- Records: IWU 25-4 I HC 4-6
- Location: Notre Dame, Ind.
- NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #17 | HC - #16
- No. 1: Sofia Loren Munoz (IWU) def. Savvides (HC) 7-6, 6-4
- No. 2: Melanie Dveksler (IWU) vs. Carvalho-Landell (HC) 7-5, 3-6, DNF
- No. 3: Breann Barger (IWU) def. Lopez (HC) 6-0, 6-1
- No. 4: Ellie Snider (IWU) def. Maillotte (HC) 6-4, 6-0
- No. 5: Emily Connelly (IWU) vs. Beer (HC) 5-7, 3-2, DNF
- No. 6: Maria Way (IWU) vs. Ruediger (HC) 6-4, 4-1, DNF
- "What a win," said James Gleghorn, Head Tennis Coach. "For the ladies to battle through the doubles and then have to sit for almost two-hours to play again was unbelievable. They way we persevered in the first sets against great competition is a testament to how battle-tough we are. We swept a tough team and were able to help improve a lot players rankings. I am so proud of the character and fortitude of the women's team! Finishing after midnight made it my birthday, and it was a sweet present they provided!"
- The Wildcats will play IU Southeast in New Albany, Ind. on Monday at 2:00 p.m.
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