Louisville Defeats Xavier in Women’s Tennis Matchup

CINCINNATI – The Xavier women’s tennis team suffered a 4-2 defeat against Louisville on Saturday afternoon at the Camargo Racquet Club. The Musketeers will return to action on Thursday, March 19, hosting Arizona at 3:30 p.m., followed by a match against Cleveland State on Sunday, March 22, at 1:00 p.m.

Match Highlights

Xavier secured the doubles point with victories from Emily Flowers and Natalie Smitek (6-4) on the No. 3 court, and Abby Nugent and Clara Owen (6-2) on the No. 1 court. Louisville responded with wins in singles competition, taking four of the six matches.

Singles Results

• Alice Otis (Louisville) def. Abby Nugent (Xavier) 7-6 (8-6), 7-5
• Germany Davis (Louisville) def. Madeleine Rexroat (Xavier) 6-1, 6-3
• Elena Noguero (Louisville) def. Emily Flowers (Xavier) 6-2, 6-4
• Ella DeFord (Xavier) vs. Lika Peresypkina (Louisville) 6-7 (2-7), 7-5, unfinished
• Berta Miret (Louisville) def. Clara Owen (Xavier) 2-6, 6-2, 7-5
• Natalie Smitek (Xavier) def. Rebekkah Gaines (Louisville) 6-1, 3-6, 6-3

Doubles Results

• Abby Nugent/Clara Owen (Xavier) def. Lika Peresypkina/Alice Otis (Louisville) 6-2
• Berta Miret/Elena Noguero (Louisville) def. Ella DeFord/Madeleine Rexroat (Xavier) 6-3
• Emily Flowers/Natalie Smitek (Xavier) def. Germany Davis/Lucia Gallegos (Louisville) 6-4

Order of Finish

Doubles (3, 1, 2); Singles (2, 3, 6, 1, 5)

Team Records

Louisville: 8-4

Xavier: 5-7