Women’s Tennis Competes at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships
The Golden Eagles show promise with key victories over top opponents
URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Marquette women’s tennis team competed at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships this weekend, showing standout performances throughout the tournament.
“I’m very happy with how we played and competed over the weekend. Our region is one of the toughest in the country and we knew we would have to earn everything,” Head Coach Barnett said.
In doubles action, Golden Eagles Lizzie Stuckslager and Emmerson White secured a major upset over Ohio State’s Flora Johnson and Hephzibah Oluwadare, earning an 8-2 victory.
In singles competition, Marquette’s Elise Barnstedt rallied for a three-set victory over Northern Illinois’ Theodora Kousiou, winning 3-6, 6-2, 6-1.
Leading up to next matches for the Golden Eagles, Barnett expresses, “We’re excited to be at home this up-coming week and host the first annual Marquette Indoor Invite. I hope we have big crowds each day and everyone can see how good this team is.”
The Golden Eagles will return to action on their home courts Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Sprovieri Tennis Complex at the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility.
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