SALEM, Ore. --- The Bruins earned their seventh win of the 2021 season with a 9-0 sweep of Willamette on Sunday, clinching the 125th win of head coach Rick Cruz' career in the process.

How It Happened

The Bruins swept doubles with wins from a remixed lineup of their standard order. Danielle Brown paired with Ellie Mangan to win at no. 1 doubles with an 8-2 decision, while the Morris sisters swept 8-0 to take the second flight. Sophia Lawrence paired with Abigail Ramer to take the third flight with an 8-3 final.

In singles, Brown won 6-4, 6-4 at the no. 1 singles spot and Emily McDonald took a marathon victory at the no. 2 singles spot with a 3-6, 7-6 (9-7), 10-7 decision. Laney Search won 6-0, 6-1 at the no. 3 singles spot and Taylor Morris picked up a 6-2, 6-1 win at no. 4 singles to move the match along. Alyssa Byde won 6-3, 6-0 at no. 5 singles and Brenna VanderYacht took the sixth flight with a 6-1, 6-1 final to seal the sweep.

Their Thoughts

"Playing just our second time outdoors all season, the girls did a great job adjusting to the conditions," coach Cruz said. "Danielle and Emily played up and were able to win very competitive matches - I'm proud of how all of our girls have learned to compete and bring the best out of one another."

With regard to hitting the milestone, Cruz said "what makes it special are all the memories that come flooding back when I realize how lucky I've been to coach at Fox for this long. I have been blessed to coach so many amazing young ladies throughout the years, and that's where I am truly lucky."

What It Means

The Bruins go to 7-1 overall and are 4-1 against NWC foes this season - today's rematch does not count toward the 2021 NWC standings.

What Happens Next

George Fox travels to face Whitman in Walla Walla on Saturday, Apr. 17.