LIMA, Ohio. - Indiana Wesleyan women's tennis lost their first match of the season today, 4-0, to #12 Lindsey Wilson. The Wildcats had a match clinching point in doubles at No. 1 doubles, but lost 7-5 in a tiebreaker. The No. 2 doubles team of
Breann Barger and
Maria Way won 7-6 and No. 3 doubles lost 6-4.
In singles, Lindsey Wilson came out strong and won at No. 4 and 5 singles in straight sets. When the match was clinched 4-0, IWU was ahead at No. 1 singles and in three-set tiebreakers at No. 3 and 6.
- Score: Lindsey Wilson def. IWU, 4-0
- Records: IWU 15-1 | LWC 4-2
- Location: Lima, Ohio | Westwood Tennis & Fitness Center
- NAIA Top-25 Rankings: IWU - #19 | LWC - #12
- "We battled hard and played well," said James Gleghorn, Head Tennis Coach. "Losing the doubles point was a tough one. We have opportunities over the next two weeks to give ourselves a chance to move up in the rankings. I believe if we play well, we are a Top 10 team. We just need to close out matches. Super proud of Maria and Bre coming back in the doubles, and Katie played her best match of the year!"
- The Wildcats have a quick turnaround, as they travel back to Lima, OH on Tuesday.
- IWU will play against Top 20 UNOH and NCAA Division D-2 Findlay University.
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