Box Score GREENVILLE, Ill. – The women's tennis team battled Rose-Hulman at home on Monday, coming up just short in a 5-2 decision.
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How it Happened:
Rose-Hulman claimed the doubles point by winning two of the three matches. Greenville's pairof
Irlanda Oliver and
Emily Kowalke earned the Panthers' a win with a strong 6-3 victory on Court No. 2.
Jaidyn Goode and
Lauren Brannon battled in a tight match on Court No. 3 but came up short in a 7-6 loss to go down 1-0 as a team.
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In singles play, Greenville found success at the top of the lineup. Oliver continued her impressive day delivering a win at the No.1 spot, 6-1, 2-6, 6-2.
Lanie Carder followed with a strong performance at No. 2, rallying after a tough opening set to win 0-6, 6-3, 6-0.
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Kowalke competed in a tightly contested two-set match at No. 3 but ultimately fell just short.
Lily Gregory also battled at No. 4, keeping the first set close before Rose-Hulman pulled awaywinning the remaining singles matches to take the 5-2 win.
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Up Next:
The Panthers travel to Bloomington, Ill. on Wednesday to take on Illinois Wesleyan.
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