Women’s Tennis Takes Down Evangel

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Women's Tennis | 4/8/2024 2:47:00 PM

McPHERSON, Kan. — The (RV) McPherson College Bulldogs women's tennis squad picked up the sweep over the Evangel University Valor on Saturday (Apr. 6) at Bulldog Tennis Center.

A pair of 6-0 sweeps by Ortiz/Hofer and Maxey/Garcia helped the Bulldogs secure the doubles point. Sanchez/Nashiku added to the doubles sweep with a 6-4 win on court one.

Taimi Nashiku made it a 2-0 Bulldog lead with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Alexia Phipps on court three, then Grace Maxey pushed it to a 3-0 advantage, knocking off Abigail Chaney 6-4, 7-6 (3).

Zeynep Barut clinched the win for the Bulldogs with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 win over Rachel Chaney in the #1 singles position.

But the Bulldogs weren't done yet, as Vanessa Hofer finished off Lidia Bjelica 7-5, 6-1, and then Alexandria Garcia took care of business, dropping just one game to McKenzie Calhoun. Maddie Dobson completed the sweep with a 6-0, 6-0 drubbing over Courtney Yates.

The Bulldogs hit the road Tuesday (Apr. 9), traveling to take on NCAA Division II Emporia State.
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Players Mentioned

Vanessa Hofer

Vanessa Hofer

5' 3"
Sophomore
Alexandria Garcia

Alexandria Garcia

5' 3"
Freshman
Maddie Dobson

Maddie Dobson

5' 5"
Sophomore
Grace Maxey

Grace Maxey

5' 4"
Senior
Taimi Nashiku

Taimi Nashiku

5' 6"
Freshman
Zeynep Barut

Zeynep Barut

5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Vanessa Hofer

Vanessa Hofer

5' 3"
Sophomore
Alexandria Garcia

Alexandria Garcia

5' 3"
Freshman
Maddie Dobson

Maddie Dobson

5' 5"
Sophomore
Grace Maxey

Grace Maxey

5' 4"
Senior
Taimi Nashiku

Taimi Nashiku

5' 6"
Freshman
Zeynep Barut

Zeynep Barut

5' 6"
Freshman