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Huskies edged by Prairie Stars 4-3

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Playing a singles player short for the second straight match, the Huskies fell to Illinois Springfield 4-3 in women's tennis Saturday at Springfield Racquet and Fitness Center.

The Huskies won at No. 1 and No. 2 to take the team doubles point. Nicole Ballach continued her strong start with a straight-sets victory (6-2, 6-1) at No. 1 singles to put Tech on top 2-0. No. 2 singles finished next. Lauren Opalewski pushed UIS's Carmen Llopis Fabra to a first set tiebreak but succumbed 7-6 (4), 6-3. 

UIS tied the match 2-2 when Franca Bucco (UIS) took care of Marina Fernandez (MTU) at No. 4 singles, 6-2, 6-3. Chiara Heinz (MTU) lost to Rian Hsuu 6-1, 6-0 at No. 5 and the Huskies defaulted at No. 6, which sealed the match for the Prairie Stars. Neva Manas was the final match on court and she polished off a three-set comeback win over Piper Schrepferman 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

"We left it all out there today," said head coach Kristin Yep. "Missing some key players at the top of the lineup is tough, but we still almost overcame it. I was proud of how we played."

Michigan Tech (0-2) travels to California to play four matches next, starting with Concordia Irvine on Monday, March 7. Ballach (Waldbroel, Germany) went undefeated (4-0) combined in singles and doubles on opening weekend.

 

 

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Players Mentioned

Nicole Ballach

Nicole Ballach

Graduate Student
Marina Fernandez

Marina Fernandez

Junior
Chiara Heinz

Chiara Heinz

Junior
Neva Manas

Neva Manas

Senior
Lauren Opalewski

Lauren Opalewski

Senior

Players Mentioned

Nicole Ballach

Nicole Ballach

Graduate Student
Marina Fernandez

Marina Fernandez

Junior
Chiara Heinz

Chiara Heinz

Junior
Neva Manas

Neva Manas

Senior
Lauren Opalewski

Lauren Opalewski

Senior
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