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Romeoville, Ill. – The Lewis University women's tennis team won a 6-3 decision against Southern Indiana on Sunday (Apr. 10) afternoon in a Great Lakes Valley Conference match at the Jack Oremus Tennis Complex.
With the win, the Flyers are now 9-4 (4-0 GLVC). The Screaming Eagles drop to 5-12 (2-3 GLVC).
Lewis freshman Zsofia Kranczicki (Eger, Hungary/Szilagyi Erzsebet Gimnazium es Kollegium) and junior Katie Hargrove (O'Fallon, Ill./O'Fallon) defeated Michelle Girgenti and Lindsey White, 8-3 at No. 1 doubles.
Kranczicki earned a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 win over Girgenti at No. 1 singles.
Flyer freshman Zsofia Lanstiak (Budapest, Hungary/Karinthy Frigyes Gimnazium) and junior Bayley Brown (Evansville, Ind./Evansville Central) won 9-8 at No. 2 doubles over Ellena Stumpf and Morgan Conquerille.
Lanstiak was victorious at No. 2 singles over White, 7-5, 6-1 while Brown defeated Logan Ackerman, 6-3, 7-5 at No. 5 singles.
At No. 3 doubles, the Lewis duo of Clare Kessler (Onalaska, Wis./Aquinas) and Kendra Mills (Elmhurst, Ill./York) earned a 9-8 win over Ackerman and Stephanie Smith.
“Sweeping all three doubles matches was critical in today's outcome,” Lewis head women's tennis coach Brett Bridel said. “It was a hard fought win because USI was determined to make shots and make us play.”
The Flyers are back in action on Wednesday (Apr. 13), hosting Chicago State at 3 PM.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to approximately 6,000 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares ethically grounded, globally aware, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
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