Saturday, April 17
Omaha, NE
1:00 PM
Creighton University
7
vs
0
Doane
Photo by: Catherine Grosdidier
Women's Tennis Cruises To 7-0 Senior Day Sweep Of Doane
4/17/2021 5:23:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Bluejays recognized seniors Julia Aguirre, Erin Epperson, Laura Higueras and Joanna Nowakowska following the match
OMAHA, Neb. -- The Creighton women's tennis team cruised to a 7-0 sweep of Doane during Senior Day on Saturday afternoon at the Koch Family Tennis Center. The Bluejays recognized Julia Aguirre, Erin Epperson, Laura Higueras and Joanna Nowakowska following the match.
Creighton improved to 9-5 heading into next week's BIG EAST Championships, while Doane dropped to 10-4.
The Bluejays conceited only two games during doubles action. Kate Krueger and Sarah Wilcox combined for a 6-0 victory at the top doubles position and improved to 7-5 this season at the top spot, while Epperson and Malvika Shukla did not drop a game at No. 3. Gabby O'Connor and Nowakowska paired up for a 6-2 win at No. 2 doubles.
Creighton won in straight sets at all six singles slots. Meredith Benson earned a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 3, while Epperson claimed a 6-1, 6-1 decision at No. 2. Nowakowska clinched the overall match for the Bluejays with a 6-1, 6-2 win at the top position, while Auguirre won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 5, Julia King won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 6 and Higueras earned a 6-0, 6-4 victory at No. 4.
"I'm very happy we were able to get this senior day match in," head coach Tom Lilly said. "It was great to give all of our seniors one more match at home. We had a great crowd and enjoyed recognizing the seniors at the end."
Creighton now shifts its attention to the postseason. The Bluejays will travel to Cayce, South Carolina next week for the BIG EAST Tennis Championship, which is scheduled for April 22-26 at the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center.
Creighton 7, Doane (Neb.) 0
4/17/2021 at Omaha, Neb. (Koch Family Tennis Center)
Creighton improved to 9-5 heading into next week's BIG EAST Championships, while Doane dropped to 10-4.
The Bluejays conceited only two games during doubles action. Kate Krueger and Sarah Wilcox combined for a 6-0 victory at the top doubles position and improved to 7-5 this season at the top spot, while Epperson and Malvika Shukla did not drop a game at No. 3. Gabby O'Connor and Nowakowska paired up for a 6-2 win at No. 2 doubles.
Creighton won in straight sets at all six singles slots. Meredith Benson earned a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 3, while Epperson claimed a 6-1, 6-1 decision at No. 2. Nowakowska clinched the overall match for the Bluejays with a 6-1, 6-2 win at the top position, while Auguirre won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 5, Julia King won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 6 and Higueras earned a 6-0, 6-4 victory at No. 4.
"I'm very happy we were able to get this senior day match in," head coach Tom Lilly said. "It was great to give all of our seniors one more match at home. We had a great crowd and enjoyed recognizing the seniors at the end."
Creighton now shifts its attention to the postseason. The Bluejays will travel to Cayce, South Carolina next week for the BIG EAST Tennis Championship, which is scheduled for April 22-26 at the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center.
Creighton 7, Doane (Neb.) 0
4/17/2021 at Omaha, Neb. (Koch Family Tennis Center)
| Singles competition |
| 1. Joanna Nowakowska (CU) def. Amber Weston (DOANE) 6-1, 6-2 |
| 2. Erin Epperson (CU) def. Ava Macke (DOANE) 6-1, 6-1 |
| 3. Meredith Benson (CU) def. Brylee Lauby (DOANE) 6-0, 6-0 |
| 4. Laura Higueras (CU) def. Liz van der Torre (DOANE) 6-0, 6-4 |
| 5. Julia Aguirre (CU) def. Huong Ngo (DOANE) 6-1, 6-1 |
| 6. Julia King (CU) def. Makayla Rice (DOANE) 6-1, 6-0 |
| Doubles competition |
| 1. Kate Krueger/Sarah Wilcox (CU) def. Amber Weston/Brylee Lauby (DOANE) 6-0 |
| 2. Gabby O'Connor/Joanna Nowakowska (CU) def. Ava Macke/Liz van der Torre (DOANE) 6-2 |
| 3. Erin Epperson/Malvika Shukla (CU) def. Payton Stalder/Huong Ngo (DOANE) 6-0 |
| Match Notes |
| Doane (Neb.) 10-4 |
| Creighton 9-5 |
| Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (3,2,1,5,6,4) |
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,1,2
#1 Singles Match
12
Amber Weston / 0 [DOANE]
12
66
#2 Singles Match
12
Ava Macke / 0 [DOANE]
11
66
#3 Singles Match
12
Brylee Lauby / 0 [DOANE]
00
66
#4 Singles Match
12
Liz van der Torre / 0 [DOANE]
04
66
#5 Singles Match
12
Huong Ngo / 0 [DOANE]
11
66
#6 Singles Match
12
Makayla Rice / 0 [DOANE]
10
66
Order of Finish:
3,2,1,5,6,4
Players Mentioned
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