BOZEMAN, Mont. -- The Wyoming Cowgirls earned their first victory of the spring tennis season with a 4-3 win against the Montana State Lady Cats on Sunday.
“We fought our way back and persevered,” UW coach Kati Gyulai said. “We were down in almost every singles match, but kept fighting and believing. This was a great win for us today.”
In doubles play, Montana State earned the doubles point by taking two out of three matches. UW's Sarah Summerfield and Carly Van Hollen started the day by defeating Stephanie Jasper and Ali Griffin, 8-4. Wyoming's Rebecca Berger and Jamie Nelson, lost to McKenzie Hilmer and Laura Villegas, 8-6.
At the number one spot in singles play, Summerfield started off well with a tough three-set victory, 2-6, 6-2, 6-2, over Stephanie Jasper. Berger followed with a win by defeating Ali Griffin, 6-1, 6-3. Van Hollen continued singles play with a win, 6-0, 6-4, against Laura Villegas at the third position.
The first loss of the day came in the number four spot, as UW's Carolina Chaix battled to a tough three-set loss, 4-6, 6-4, 3-6 against McKenzie Hilmer. Senior Jamie Nelson wrapped up the day with big three-set win against Lauren Thigpen, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-2.
The Cowgirls return to Laramie for their first home match of the season on Feb. 28 when they host Portland State on Saturday at 9 a.m.
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