W. Tennis: Consecutive Wins

The Idaho women’s tennis team earned consecutive 6-1 wins on Sunday against Whitman and Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC) in Walla Walla.

The Vandals claimed victories in 10 of the 12 singles matches.

Senior Rita Bermudez, freshman Marianna Petrei, senior Belen Barcenilla and freshman Maria Tavares all contributed in doubles play as the Vandals earned both points against the two opponents.

On the No. 5 court, Bermudez earned a 6-1, 6-1 singles win against Lewis-Clark’s Hanna Uhlenkott. The senior also clinched a  6-1, 6-2 victory over Whitman’s Allie Wallin later in the day.

Tavares took down her Whitman opponent with a 6-2, 6-0 victory in singles play on the No. 2 court. The freshman also earned a 6-1, 6-1 singles victory over her LCSC opponent.

Junior Claire Yang won consecutive matches in singles play on the No. 6 court to propel the Vandals to the commanding win.

Idaho will travel to Las Vegas on Friday to take on Youngstown State.

Tess Fox can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @tesstakesphotos

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