EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Tennis (4-10, 0-1 OVC) earned a 7-0 sweep over Hanover College Tuesday afternoon at the Evansville Tennis Center. The Screaming Eagles get back in the win column after losing its last six matches.
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Doubles: Kicking off doubles play at number one was the junior Lauren Rowe (Terre Haute, Indiana)/sophomore Madison Windham (Clarksville, Tennesse) duo who reached a 6-0 win over their opponents. Junior Rachel McCorkle/sophomore Abby Myers (Evansville, Indiana) combination scored a 6-1 victory at number two before sophomore Abby Brown (Evansville, Indiana)/senior Elizabeth Cluck (Newburgh, Indiana) partners received a 6-3 decision to secure the doubles sweep.
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Singles: All six Eagles nabbed singles wins to push the 7-0 victory over the Panthers. Rowe took home the win at number one (6-1, 6-1) before McCorkle snagged a 6-1, 6-0 victory at number two. Claiming a 6-0, 6-0 sweep at number four was Windham just before Myers took care of her singles opponent at number five (6-1, 6-0). Freshman Khandice Thomas (Pickerington, Ohio) held her ground at number three to claim USI’s sixth point before sophomore Elle Ossenberg (Evansville, Indiana) finished the match with a 6-2, 6-4 decision at number six.
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NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles get back to conference play this weekend when they host Lindenwood University on Saturday, March 26 at 11 a.m. at the USI Tennis Courts. USI is split 4-4 against the Lions all-time with the last match ending in a 6-1 loss for the Eagles in April 2022.
