Central College Women’s Tennis Defeats Loras College 6-3
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Central College women’s tennis team secured a 6-3 victory over Loras College on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The dutch team showcased strong performances in both singles and doubles play, continuing their season wiht momentum. They will next host the University of Dubuque on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 10 a.m. on the Poortinga Family Tennis Courts.
match Summary
Central College dominated the match,winning two of three doubles matches and four of six singles matches. The victory improves Central’s record to 6-3 overall and 2-5 in conference play, while Loras falls to 4-5 with a 2-5 conference record.
Key Performances
Several Central College players delivered standout performances:
* Emily Blom (sophomore, Pella): Achieved a perfect 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 5 singles and paired with Sidney Peterson for a 6-1 win at no. 3 doubles.
* Sidney Peterson (freshman,Johnston): Secured a 7-5,6-2 win at No. 6 singles and contributed to the 6-1 doubles victory with Blom.
* Madi Whalen (senior, Kansas City, Mo. Park Hill HS) & Jenna Mitsuko Mahoney (senior, Misawa, Japan, Robert D. Edgren HS): Earned a 6-2 win at No. 2 doubles, securing the doubles point for Central.
* Emma Murphy (junior, Liberty, Mo.): Won her No. 4 singles match with a score of 6-2, 6-1.
* Lauren Gano (junior, Johnston): Achieved a 6-2, 6-0 victory at No. 3 singles.
doubles Results
* No. 1 Doubles: Loras defeated Central (score not specified)
* No. 2 Doubles: Whalen & Mahoney (Central) defeated loras 6-2
* No. 3 Doubles: Blom & Peterson (Central) defeated Loras 6-1
Singles Results
* No. 1 Singles: Loras defeated Central (score not specified)
* No. 2 Singles: Loras defeated Central (score not specified)
* no. 3 Singles: Gano (Central) defeated Loras 6-2, 6-0
* No. 4 Singles: Murphy (Central) defeated Loras 6-2, 6-1
* No. 5 Singles: Blom (Central) defeated Loras 6-0, 6-0
* No. 6 Singles: Peterson (Central) defeated Loras 7-5, 6-2
Looking Ahead
Central College will look to continue their winning streak as they host the University of Dubuque on Saturday. The match is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.on the Poortinga Family Tennis courts. https://central.edu/athletics/