WINONA, Minn. – The Winona State University women's tennis team forced several matchups into tiebreaker situations against Minnesota State Mankato on Friday, March 17, but ultimately were shut out 7-0 by the Mavericks.
Rachel Kelly and
Ally Burger fell 7-5 at the No. 2 doubles slot in the tightest match at doubles play, while Minnesota State beat Winona State 6-3 at No. 1 and No. 3 singles to open the match.
All six singles levels would see Winona State lose to the visiting Mavericks, but the No. 5, No. 6 and No. 4 singles slots would go to tiebreaker sets to decide the outcome.
Miranda Daulong battled back but fell at No. 4 singles, losing 7-5, 5-7, 1-0 to MSU's Avery Stilwell. At No. 5 singles,
Clara Thoemke lost in three sets, 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 to Daria Podmogilaia. The third match up to require a tiebreaker saw
Ally Burger fall to MSU's McKenna DeMarce, 7-6, 3-6, 1-0 at No. 6 singles.
The No. 1 singles competition saw
Beth Murman fall 3-6, 2-6 to Lois Page, while
Sara Anderson suffered a 0-6, 2-6 setback to Chiara Carnelutti.
Rachel Kelly lost 4-6, 3-6 to Freia Lawrence.
Winona State is next in action on Sunday, March 19 when they host Southwest Minnesota State. The Mustangs and Warriors are set for a 1:30 p.m. start time at the Winona Tennis Center.
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The Winona State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, as an integral part of the educational mission of the institution, is committed to offering opportunities to experience academic and athletic excellence for our student-athletes through two simple words:
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Fourteen Warrior programs compete at the NCAA Division II level within the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). Winona State University competes as an affiliate member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) in the sport of women's gymnastics.
