JACKSON, Miss. - For the second time in three matches, the LeTourneau University women's tennis team put together one of their most complete performances of the year to defeat Belhaven University by a final score of 9-0 in Jackson, Mississippi on Friday, April 13th.
The win gives LETU a 7-8 overall record and 2-1 ledger in the American Southwest Conference while the Blazers fell to 2-12 overall and 0-3 in the ASC.
How It Happened:
- LeTourneau came out strong, picking up two 8-0 victories en route to winning all three doubles matches. Maddison Brackenreg and Terin Murray took an 8-0 win at number one doubles while Gracie Favela and Katy Hall turned in an 8-0 victory at number two doubles. The only points given up in doubles play by the YellowJackets came in an 8-3 win for Lauren Rockwell and Samantha Trevino at number three doubles.
- Singles play proved to be just dominant for LETU, with Brackenreg and Rockwell both earning 6-1, 6-1 straight-sets victories at number one and number five singles. Murray made quick work of her opponent at number two singles with a 6-1, 6-2 win while Favela earned a 6-1, 6-0 win at number three singles.
- The closest singles match of the day was a 6-2, 6-3 win for Hall at number four singles before Trevino closed out the 9-0 sweep for LeTourneau with a 6-1, 6-0 win at number six singles.
What's Next?
A key road match for LETU is next in store when the YellowJackets travel to Marshall, Texas to take on East Texas Baptist University at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 14th. The winner claims sole possession of the number two spot in the ASC East Standings heading into the final week of conference play.
