JACKSONVILLE, Ill. - Greenville University women's tennis delivered a dominant weekend in Jacksonville, Ill., sweeping Westminster and edging Illinois College to notch back-to-back victories and push momentum into the heart of their fall season.
How it Happened:
The Panthers opened with a dramatic 4-3 win over Illinois College, where clutch singles play proved decisive.
After dropping two of three doubles courts, Greenville roared back behind
Irlanda Oliver's three-set thriller at No. 1. Oliver's 10-7 third-set tiebreak sealed a crucial point, whileÂ
Lanie Carder and
Emily Kowalke rolled to straight-set wins at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.
Ruthie Manor added the finishing touch with a 6-1, 6-1 rout at No. 5, clinching the team victory and underscoring Greenville's resilience against a tough IC squad.
In the second half of the twin bill, Greenville overwhelmed Westminster in a 7-0 sweep, never dropping a set.
Carder and Gregory led the way in doubles with a commanding 6-1 win, while Manor and Brannon followed with a 6-0 decision at No. 2.
Singles proved just as one-sided, highlighted by straight-set victories from Oliver, Kowalke, Goode, and Warren, alongside a dominant debut from Brannon at No. 5.
With two wins in one day, Greenville showed both depth and composure, cementing themselves as a team to watch this season.
Up Next:
The Panthers (3-1) head to the ITA Regionals on September 19th.Â