The LeTourneau University women's tennis team posted its first win of the spring with a 6-3 win over Jacksonville College.
In the win, freshman
Lauren Rockwell (pictured) and
Morgan Weaver each picked up their first wins of the spring in No. 3 and No. 4 singles, respectively. Rockwell also teamed up with senior
Savannah Wessies for a win at No. 2 doubles. Rockwell posted a 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 3 singles over Alex Martinez and Weaver was victorious at No. 4 singles, 6-3, 6-3 over Marysara Mainor.
Rockwell and Wessies won at No. 2 doubles, 8-5 over the tandem of Alex Martinez and Marysara Minor. Plus, Weaver and fellow freshman
Schuyler Wages, who is also her teammate on the LETU volleyball team, won at No. 3 doubles by default.
Also, Wages and Wessies picked up wins at No. 5 and No. 6 singles, respectively by default.
"I am very proud of our women's team for outlasting some tough opponents," said LETU head coach
Suzanne Merritt. "
Lauren Rockwell played consistent through the whole match. She and
Savannah Wessies are a new team in doubles and they and they played very well at No. 2 doubles.
Morgan Weaver had a great win at No. 4 singles. They are all improving and working hard and I believe they will be ready for our upcoming American Southwest Conference division matches."
The YellowJackets will next travel to Shreveport on Saturday, Feb. 27 to face Centenary at noon.