NEWBERG, Ore -- The George Fox women's tennis team played Lewis & Clark in a nonconference matchup on Sunday — the second time the Bruins have faced an NWC opponent in a non-league game — winning, 7-2.

How It Happened
Fox started with three doubles wins over the Pios, all by at least three sets. Brenna VanderYacht and Arianna Rader won their match 8-2, while the team of Cassey Hitch and Kalli Wiker won 8-3. Olivia Morris and Ellie Mangan played the closest doubles match of the day on court two, with Morris and Mangan winning, 8-5.

On the singles side, Mangan faced a tough number one in the Pioneers' Susanna Anand, losing in a tight match, 5-7, 3-6- Meanwhile, Wiker impressed for the Bruins on court two, winning 6-3, 6-2. Morris, Emily McDonald, and Elizabeth Cook all won their singles match, with Cassey Hitch losing in the closest match of the day — losing 3-6, 6-2, 0-1 to the Pioneers' Kacie Lau.

Coach's Thoughts
"This was a good match for us," Bruin head coach Rick Cruz, "Kalli played well in a win at #2, and Ellie, while losing a close one, had her opportunities against a tough opponent. Overall there were a number of positives from the match but more importantly, I think we learned where we need to improve. We have another opportunity tomorrow to get better which I am excited about."

What It Means
The Bruins improve to 2-1 on the year but remain 2-0 in Division III play. Lewis & Clark falls to 1-4.

What Comes Next
The Bruins will be right back in action tomorrow as they take on the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm.