ST. PAUL, MINN. – The University of Northwestern women's tennis team took down the North Central Rams this evening at Johnson Courts, cruising to an 8-1 victory. The win moves the Eagles to 9-8 on the season. 

UNW got off to a fast start in doubles play, taking all three matches. The no. 2 team of Sierra Kargbo (Woodbury, Minn./Tartan) and Bridget Zappe (Apple Valley, Minn./Eastview) and no. 3 team of Ashlyn Huges and Angel Beaufeaux (Aitkin, Minn./Aitkin), were both especially efficient in their victories, each winning by an 8-2 score.   

Northwestern continued its solid play across singles action, securing wins in five of the six matches. Mafee Rinta (Hudson, Wis./Hudson) (7-6, 6-3) and Jessica Gross (Woodbury, Minn./New Life Academy) (7-5, 6-4) picked up tight victories in the one and three positions, while Kargbo (6-3, 6-1) and Beaufeaux (6-1, 6-0) picked up their second wins of the day at the four and six spots.     

The Eagles are scheduled to return to the courts next Wednesday, to host the St. Thomas Tommies.  Fans can head to unweagles.com to stay up to date with UNW Women's Tennis.