March 30, 2024-The Emporia State women's tennis team evened their MIAA record with a 6-1 win at Fort Hays State on Saturday.
The Hornets got in front early thanks to the doubles competition.Â
Perla Conde Vendrell and
Sheriden Wichman won 6-1 at #3 while
Angelina Gnezdilova teamed with
Andrea Santiago to win 6-1 at #1 and clinch the doubles point.
Paige Stranghoner got the singles action started with a 6-0, 6-2 win at #5 while Conde Vendrell won 6-2, 6-3 at #1 to give the Hornets a 3-0 lead. Santiago clinched the dual win with a 6-1, 6-2 victory at #6 singles. Lilie Bizourne won 6-0, 6-4 at #3 and Gnezdilova took a 6-1, 6-4 win at #4 singles to close out the scoring for Emporia State.
The Hornets will be back in action on Wednesday, April 3 when they play host to #9 Washburn. First serve of the Tennis Turnpike Tussle is set for 2:00 p.m. at the Kossover Family Tennis Center on the Emporia State campus. The #47 Hornet men will play the #6 Ichabods on Tuesday, April 2 at Kossover. Â
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