BISMARCK, ND – The University of Mary tennis team (1-1) picked up their first victory of the season in their home opener, winning 4-3 over Winona State University (3-2). Head coach Erik Porter picked up the first win of his career. 

The match opened with the Marauders winning 2-1 in doubles competition, giving them one team point. Chloe Chong Zhi Jing and Ilona Freitag defeated Lainy Ristau and Halle Rosentreter 6-3 in #1 doubles. Maria Estinvil and Anna Sueflohn won 6-3 in #2 doubles over Skylar Gary and Alexendra Madjun. Valeria Bradley and Luba Moyo fell 6-3 in #3 doubles to Ally Burger and Clara Toemke.

Chloe Chong Zhi Jing was spectacular in #1 singles, earning a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Lainy Ristau.

Ilona Freitag grabbed an impressive victory in #2 singles, defeating Skylar Gary 6-4, 6-2.

Maria Estinvil picked up the Marauder's match-winning point, winning #3 singles 6-1, 6-4 over Miranda Daulong.

Anna Sueflohn fell 6-4, 6-2 to Clara Toemke in #4 singles.

The matchup at #5 singles saw Valeria Bradley lose a close contest 7-6, 3-6, 10-4 to Ally Burger.

Luba Moyo would fall short in a tight matchup in #6 singles, falling 6-2, 3-6, 10-8 to Nikita Agrawal.

UP NEXT
The Marauders host their first home match of the season against Minnesota State University, Mankato on Sunday, February 23, at 1 pm in the Mandan Tennis Center.

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