The Missouri Western tennis team fell to 3-8 on the season with a 9-0 defeat against the Cardinals of William Jewell. The Griffons won games in every set of the match but two.

The Griffons closest doubles match came at No. 3 as Alecia Jenkins and Erin Ward fell 8-5 against Hana Lindblom and Carolyn Klenda. Ceara Boldridge and Kayla Dysart fell 8-3 at No. 1 doubles while Nicole Kerr and Katie Field fell 8-2 in No. 2 doubles.

In singles matches Dysart played the closest match falling 6-1 and 6-3 against Lindbloom at No. 3 singles. Kerr fell 6-1 and 6-2 againt Paula Peters at No. 1 singles while Boldrige fell 6-1 and 6-2 against Carli Bisesi at No. 2 singles.

The Griffons return to MIAA action on Friday, April 13 hosting the Truman State Bulldogs at 4:00 pm.

William Jewell 9, Missouri Western State 0

Apr 10, 2012 at Kansas City, Mo (Clayview Country Club)

Singles competition

1. Peters, Paula (WJC) def. Kerr, Nicole (MWSU) 6-1, 6-2
2. Bisesi, Carli (WJC) def. Boldridge, Ceara (MWSU) 6-1, 6-2
3. Lindbloom, Hana (WJC) def. Dysart, Kayla (MWSU) 6-1, 6-3
4. Baker, Jaimie (WJC) def. Ward, Erin (MWSU) 6-1, 6-2
5. Dinkel, Chelsea (WJC) def. Jenkins, Alecia (MWSU) 6-1, 6-0
6. Hazelrigg, Connor (WJC) def. Field, Katie (MWSU) 6-0, 6-2

Doubles competition

1. Peters, Paula/Lehenbauer,Katy (WJC) def. Boldridge, Ceara/Dysart, Kayla (MWSU) 8-3
2. Hazelrigg, Connor/Hazelrigg, Loree (WJC) def. Kerr, Nicole/Field, Katie (MWSU) 8-2
3. Lindbloom, Hana/Klenda, Carolyn (WJC) def. Jenkins, Alecia/Ward, Erin (MWSU) 8-5

— MWSU Sports Information —