The Missouri Western tennis team fell on Friday afternoon in MIAA action against the Truman State Bulldogs at the Noyes Tennis Courts. The Griffons fall to 3-9 overall and 1-5 in MIAA play.

The Griffons battled tough in the No. 1 doubles match after getting down 7-0 the duo of Ceara Boldride and Kayla Dysart battled back cutting the Truman lead to 7-6. Unfortunatly they could not finish the come back falling 8-6 against Ellen Russell and Damar Velez.

In singles competition the Griffons struggled winning just two games in the 3-6 matches. Erin Wad fell 6-0 and 6-2 in No. 4 singles against Maggie Schutte of Truman.

In No. 1 singles Nicole Kerr fell against Rusell 6-1 and 6-2 while Boldridge played well in No. 2 singles but fell 3-6, 6-1, 12-14.

Western returns to action tomorrow in a non-conference match against NAIA opponent Baker University. Match will be played either at the St. Joseph Tennis and Swim Club or Noyes Tennis Courts depending on the weather. First serve is set for 12:00 pm.

Truman State University 9, Missouri Western 0
Apr 13, 2012 at St. Joseph, Mo. (Noyes Tennis Courts)

Singles competition
1. Russell,Ellen (TSU) def. Kerr,Nicole (MWSU) 6-1, 6-2
2. Velez,Dagmar (TSU) def. Boldridge,Ceara (MWSU) 6-3, 1-6, 14-12
3. Birenbaum,Kim (TSU) def. Dysart,Kayla (MWSU) 6-0, 6-0
4. Schutte,Maggi (TSU) def. Ward,Erin (MWSU) 6-0, 6-2
5. Hawkins,Jennifer (TSU) def. Jenkins,Alecia (MWSU) 6-0, 6-0
6. Austin,Kati (TSU) def. Field,Katie (MWSU) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Russell,Ellen/Velez,Dagmar (TSU) def. Boldridge,Ceara/Dysart,Kayla (MWSU) 8-6
2. Schutte,Maggi/Birenbaum,Kim (TSU) def. Kerr,Nicole/Field,Katie (MWSU) 8-0
3. Porter,Kelsey/Gennuso,Jessica (TSU) def. Jenkins,Alecia/Ward,Erin (MWSU) 8-0

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