GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) ---The Green Bay women's tennis team defeated Cardinal Stritch this evening by the final score of 6-1 at the Green Bay Tennis Center.

The Phoenix took the doubles point to begin the day.  Sophomore Mia Melnizki and junior Kaori Terunuma won No. 2 doubles 6-2, while the pairing of freshman Shreya Chakraborty and senior Theresa Tebon won No. 3 doubles 6-4 for Green Bay.

The Phoenix were dominant in singles, winning five of six matches over the Wolves.  Sophomore Kim Kaome started things off with a victory in No. 5 singles 6-2, 6-2.  Junior Estelle Vanthier and sophomore Yasmin Glazbrook followed Kaome with wins in No. 1 and No. 2 singles respectively to clinch the match officially for Green Bay.

Nonetheless, Chakraborty and Tebon went three sets in No 2. and No. 6 singles, both walking away winners in both their matches to give the Phoenix point five and six.

"The team was very focused on getting a victory today.  Cardinal Stritch is ranked #10 in the NAIA national rankings and I'm proud of the effort and execution," stated head coach Rob Oertel.  "This is a victory we can continue to build on."

For full results from the match, click HERE.
 
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