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Women’s Tennis Edges Past St. Norbert

Titans pick up first win of spring break trip

3/12/2024 11:03:00 AM

ORLANDO, Fla. - After falling in its spring break trip opener last night, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team bounced back to defeat St. Norbert College, 5-4, Tuesday, March 12. With the win, IWU improves to 6-8 overall, while SNC falls to 7-12. 

The Titans used a 2-1 advantage to capture the momentum heading into singles action. The freshmen duo of Amber Ehrlich (Springfield, Ill.-Glenwood) and Olivia Bell (Bloomington, Ill.-Bloomington) got the win at No. 1 doubles with a score of 8-3. At No. 2 doubles, sophomores Kate Christian (Washington, Ill.-Washington Community) and Raji More (Bloomington, Ill.-Normal Community) picked up the win with an 8-5 victory. 

In singles action, IWU was propelled to the victory with wins at No. 1-3. Ehrlich made quick work at No. 1, winning both of her sets 6-0. Bell quickly followed at No. 2, as she took her sets 6-0, 6-1. Picking up her fourth total win in less than 24 hours, Christian stayed hot at No. 3, as she won both of her sets with scores of 6-2. 

The Green and White will return to the courts tomorrow, March 13, as the Titans face University of Wisconsin-Superior. Results will be posted on iwusports.com upon the completion of the match. 

Singles competition
1. Ehrlich, Amber (IWU) def. Hannah Starr (SNC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Bell, Olivia (IWU) def. Paige Diercks (SNC) 6-0, 6-1
3. Christian, Kate (IWU) def. Grace Peters (SNC) 6-2, 6-2
4. Anna Vechart (SNC) def. More, Raji (IWU) 6-4, 7-5
5. Grace McCune (SNC) def. Michorczyk, Macy (IWU) 6-1, 4-6, 10-2
6. Irene Multhauf (SNC) def. Arias, Marianna (IWU) 6-3, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Ehrlich, Amber/Bell, Olivia (IWU) def. Hannah Starr/Mayghan Bongle (SNC) 8-3
2. Christian, Kate/More, Raji (IWU) def. Grace Peters/Anna Vechart (SNC) 8-5
3. MadelineDiefenthaler/Anna Krupka (SNC) def. Michorczyk, Macy/Arias, Marianna (IWU) 8-3
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