March 26, 2023-The Emporia State women picked up their first MIAA win of the season on Sunday with a 7-0 victory over Fort Hays State at the Kossover Family Tennis Complex.
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The top of the order got the Hornets moving to start the dual. Anelina Gnezdilova and
Anastasia Pesic won 6-3 at #1 double while
Alexia Desmet and
Karen Santiago won 6-3 at #2 to give Emporia State the doubles point.
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Emporia State did not drop a set during singles play. Gnezdilova was leading 6-2, 4-1 when the Tigers Stefany Stemmer withdrew due to injury at #1 singles. Desmet picked up a 6-4, 6-3 win at #2,
Karen Santiago won 6-2, 6-2 at #3 while
Paige Stranghoner won 6-1, 6-2 at #4 singles. Pesic won 6-0, 6-3 at the #5 position and
Andrea Santiago finished the sweep with a 6-4, 6-2 victory at #6 singles.
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Emporia State is back in action on Thursday, March 30 when they travel to Topeka to take on Washburn. First serve of the Turnpike Tussle for both the men and women is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the Washburn Tennis Complex.
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