Jan. 24, 2009

54th-Ranked Western Michigan Gets Past Women’s Tennis, 7-0

   Kalamazoo, Mich. --The women’s tennis team faced nationally-ranked Western Michigan on Saturday evening at the Western Hills Athletic Club. The Broncos won the doubles point and went on to sweep the singles matches and improve in an overall record of 3-1.

    Sarah Lynch played at No. 1 singles falling 6-0, 6-2 to Kristen Pahl. Lauren Hankel dropped her match in the No. 2 spot 6-4, 6-4 to Emily Dudzik. Anna Volkova played at No. 3 losing 6-2, 6-0. Tanisha Welch lost her match in the No. 4 slot 6-1, 6-0. Gretchen Cloern fell 6-1, 7-5 and Irena Lanc dropped her match 6-1, 6-1 to Rachel Denny.

    The Broncos won No. 1 and 2 doubles by a score of 8-0 and No. 3 doubles 8-1.

    The Penguins will be back in action on Feb.7 to open Horizon League play against Wright State in Dayton, Ohio.