KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan women's tennis suffered defeat at the hands of the Miami RedHawks (9-8, 3-0 MAC) this afternoon by a final score of 5-2. The result moves the Broncos to 9-7 this spring, and 1-2 against Mid-American Conference opponents.

MU clinched the doubles point with victories at No. 1 (6-2) and No. 3 (6-1), canceling a result at No. 2 to put WMU behind by a point entering the singles competition. The tides remained in favor of Miami, increasing its advantage to 2-0 with a win at No. 2. However, junior Kiana Rizzolo got the Broncos on the board shortly after with 6-2 and 6-1 wins at No. 6, making things 2-1, Miami, with four points left to be decided.

The RedHawks clinched the match with wins at No. 3 and No. 1, moving their advantage to 4-1 and solidifying the contest. After Miami added a fifth point, the Broncos responded with a two-set victory from senior Femke Tjon-A-Joe, who won the first frame 7-5 and clinched her own singles win courtesy of a 7-6 (5-0) edge in the second set.

Western Michigan continues MAC play this week, shifting its attention to the Bowling Green Falcons for a home matchup on Friday, April 1 at 1 p.m. The match will either be held on campus outside at the Sorensen Courts, or inside West Hills Athletic Club dependent on weather. Live scoring against BGSU can be found HERE.

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