EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Tennis (3-4) took home its third victory of the season against former Great Lakes Valley Conference and NCAA Division II foe, University of Missouri-St. Louis, after defeating the Tritons, 4-3, at the Evansville Tennis Center Friday afternoon. This is the Screaming Eagles’ first win against UMSL since April 2008, snapping a 12-match winless streak with the Tritons.
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Doubles: The junior combination of Lauren Rowe (Terre Haute, Indiana/Rachel McCorkle (Tulsa, Oklahoma) defeated their opponents at number one doubles to secure the Eagles doubles point. USI was awarded the doubles point after the three spot was abandoned due to UMSL not having enough competitors.
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Singles: After claiming number six singles by default, USI held a quick 2-0 advantage over UMSL before the Tritons won two straight to tie the match. McCorkle quickly regained the lead for the Eagles, winning at number two in a close tiebreaker (6-0, 5-7, 10-8). UMSL was able to capture another win to tie the match at three apiece before sophomore Abby Brown (Evansville, Indiana) secured the match-winning point in a crucial tiebreaker at number five (1-6, 6-4, 10-7).
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NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles hit the road for a three-match road trip in three different states. USI kicks off the weekend with a match against Northern Kentucky University (March 3) before turning around and facing Xavier University (March 4). The Eagles conclude the stint with a battle against Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (March 7).
