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Denise Azcui
Ashley Blanchard, WMU Photographer

Women's Tennis Sean Daniels, Graduate Assistant for Marketing, Communications & Engagement

Women's Tennis Drops Tight Road Match at NIU

DEKALB, Ill. – Western Michigan women' s tennis fell in a tight contest on the road Friday afternoon at Northern Illinois, as the Huskies came away with a 4-3 win over the Broncos.

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The Huskies came out and grabbed the doubles point early, earning wins at No. 1 and No. 3 while the court was tied at No. 2 when NIU clinched. In singles play, senior Barbare Eristavi kept her good spring going with a 6-2, 6-0 win at No. 4 to improve to a team-best 24-7 overall and 6-1 in the MAC. She also moved her winning streak to a team-high six matches while senior Tracy Kuhle moved her winning streak to four matches with a 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 3. Denise Azcui earned a 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 5 to put WMU up 3-2, but the Huskies won at No. 1 and No. 2 to clinch the match.

The Broncos will host DePaul for senior day on Sunday, April 16 at 1 p.m. at Sorensen Courts or West Hills, depending on weather.

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Players Mentioned

Denise Azcui

Denise Azcui

5' 4"
Sophomore
Barbare Eristavi

Barbare Eristavi

5' 6"
Senior
Tracy Kuhle

Tracy Kuhle

5' 6"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Denise Azcui

Denise Azcui

5' 4"
Sophomore
Barbare Eristavi

Barbare Eristavi

5' 6"
Senior
Tracy Kuhle

Tracy Kuhle

5' 6"
Senior