The Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) women’s tennis team earned its first-ever victory at the NAIA National Championships on Tuesday as they defeated Oakland City University by a score of 4-1. The Saints dropped the doubles point and went on to win four singles points to secure the victory, advancing them to the second round of the National Championships.
OLLU earned wins at their first four singles line to clinch the victory over the Mighty Oaks.
Millie Wileman (OLLU) def. Maria Trembach (Oakland City), 6-3, 6-4
Alexandra Mille (OLLU) def. Tiana Sparks (Oakland City), 7-5, 6-1
Marie Peters (OLLU def. Cristina Hurtado (Oakland City), 6-1, 6-2
Ely Laure Ah-sou (OLLU) def. Melissa de Jong (Oakland City), 6-1, 7-6
The Saints will now face No. 3 Lindsey Wilson at 8:00 CT on Wednesday.
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