EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana Women's Tennis faltered in the regular season finale on Saturday afternoon against Lindenwood University, 6-1.
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The Eagles loss concludes the regular season, finishing 1-5 in the Ohio Valley Conference. The full conference bracket will be released on Sunday night after all competitions are concluded. USI is guaranteed a quarterfinal game, which will be decided based on ITA rankings.
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Doubles
The doubles one and two slot struggled, but seniors
Madison Windham and
Abby Myers nearly clawed out the win in the three slot, falling (7-5). The duo finished their senior season with a 2-3 regular season record together.
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Singles
USI failed to execute down the stretch, mustering just one singles victory against a high powered Lindenwood squad. Sophomore
Antonia Ferrarini nearly forced a third set in an intense loss (5-6, 6-7 (6-7). Freshman
Rylie Wilkison also battled hard in a three-set loss (6-3, 1-6, 2-6).
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Sophomore
Sofia Davidoff dominated her singles two match for the lone Eagles victory (7-5, 6-1). The sophomore led the squad with eight singles wins this season.
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USI celebrated three dedicated seniors in
Elle Ossenberg, Myers, and Windham. All three athletes played vital roles in the program's progress into NCAA Division I competition. The trio contributed towards the program's first NCAA Division I conference tournament win last season. The three seniors combined to post 38 singles victories, and 46 doubles win.
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What's Next
Stayed tuned to the USIAthletics socials for more information on the bracket for the Ohio Valley Conference tournament first round.
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