OWATONNA, Minn. – The University of Northwestern women's tennis team captured an 8-1 win over Martin Luther College (3-6, 2-1) Tuesday morning it the conference opener. The Eagles improve to 6-8 on the year.

The Eagles got off to a quick start, building a 3-0 lead after doubles play and never looked back, as No. 2 through No. 6 singles all picked up wins, including Bridgett Zappe's impressive 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 1 singles. Gracie LeBrun (Pine City, Minn./Pine City) was also impressive in victory, posting a 6-1, 6-3 win.
 

Singles competition

1. Anna Hemmelman (MLC) def. Nikki Edin Paskewitz (UNW) 2-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-8)

2. Emily Knight (Fort Dodge, Iowa/Fort Dodge) (UNW) def. Rachel Riediger (MLC) 6-3, 6-2

3. Shawna Spears (Thief River Falls, Minn./Lincoln) (UNW) def. Rachel Schewe (MLC) 6-2, 6-3

4. Gracie Lebrun (UNW) def. Morgan Shevey (MLC) 6-1, 6-3

5. Jessica Gross (Woodbury, Minn./New Life Academy) (UNW) def. Sophia Birner (MLC) 7-5, 6-1

6. Bridgett Zappe (UNW) def. Ella Loersch (MLC) 6-1, 6-0

 

Doubles competition

1. Nikki Edin Paskewitz/Emily Knight (Fort Dodge, Iowa/Fort Dodge) (UNW) def. Anna Hemmelman/Rachel Schewe (MLC) 8-4

2. Shawna Spears (Thief River Falls, Minn./Lincoln)/Gracie Lebrun (UNW) def. Rachel Riediger/Morgan Shevey (MLC) 8-4

3. Jessica Gross (Woodbury, Minn./New Life Academy)/Mafee Rinta (Hudson, Wis./Hudson) (UNW) def. Sophia Birner/Ella Loersch (MLC) 8-1

 
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