CHICAGO – Playing in their first match since April 3rd, MSOE women's tennis hit the courts again with a duel against North Park. It was a close battle through and through, but the Raiders were able to finish their non-conference slate with a 5-4 win over the Vikings.
MATCH SCORE
MSOE RAIDERS (9-12, 6-4 NACC) – 5
North Park (5-12, 0-8 CCIW) – 4
DOUBLES RESULTS
No. 1 – Katie Clements/Cierra Smith lost to Linn Viuhkonen/Lisa Viuhkonen (8-5)
No. 2 – Hannah Marron/Leah Becker DEFEATED McKenzie Harrison/Asmina Brahimi (8-6)
No. 3 – Cali Bonie/Kim Baffin DEFEATED Julianna Funk/Mallory Yando (8-0)
SINGLES RESULTS
No. 1 – Marron lost to Linn Viuhkonen (1-6, 3-6)
No. 2 – Clements DEFEATED Harrison (6-1, 6-0)
No. 3 – Smith lost to Lisa Viuhkonen (2-6, 4-6)
No. 4 – Becker DEFEATED Brahimi (6-2, 2-6, 11-9)
No. 5 – Bonie lost to Funk (5-7, 0-6)
No. 6 – Baffin DEFEATED Yando (6-0, 6-2)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Kim Baffin took care of business yesterday afternoon, coming away with two big wins for the Red & White. Along with doubles partner Cali Bonie, she took down North Parks No. 3 team in a 8-0 shutout, before moving on to claim a dominate singles performance. Baffin would win in the No. 6 spot by the score of 6-0, 6-2, securing the match with for MSOE.
WHAT'S NEXT
The women will now prepare for the first round of the NACC tournament, taking on Marian in Oshkosh, Wis. First serve on Tuesday, April 30th is slated for 11:00 am.
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