McMINNVILLE, Ore. -- After 46 consecutive losses to Linfield, the George Fox women's tennis team picked up their third straight win over the Wildcats, making quick work of the home team in a 7-0 win.
How It Happened
The Bruins won two of the three doubles matches to take an early lead. At No. 1 doubles, Shanah and
Sophie Denham fought hard but ultimately fell to Linfield's Kaitlynn Canubida and Emma Tuttle, 4-6. However, George Fox bounced back with a commanding 6-0 win at No. 2 doubles, as
Juhree Kizziar and
Abigail Bond breezed by. A withdrawal on court three gave
Kalli Wiker,
Nicole Schnurbusch, and the entire Bruin team a win to secure the doubles point.Â
The Bruins excelled in singles, winning all six matches to seal their victory. On court one,
Kalli Wiker battled through a three-set match to defeat Emma Tuttle 6-3, 4-6, 6-1.
Shanah Denham followed with another three-set victory, overcoming Kaitlynn Canubida 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 at No. 2 singles.
Cassey Hitch delivered a dominant performance on court three, cruising to a 6-0, 6-, while Ari Rader continued the Bruins' momentum with a convincing 6-1, 6-0 victory oncourt four.
Abigail Bond secured a solid 6-2, 6-2 win over Elise Reese at No. 5 singles. George Fox also claimed the No. 6 singles match by default, as
Nicole Schnurbusch won without competition.
What Happens Next
The Bruins' Spring Break will start early as Fox travels to Orlando on Thursday March 20, to face St. Lawrence and Denison.
