The Missouri Western women’s tennis team fell in their final home match of the season by a score of 6-3 against the Rockhurst Hawks. The Griffons drop to 6-16 overall and will play their final match of the season on Wednesday in Baldwin City, Kan. against Baker University at 2:00 pm.

The Griffons got two victories at No. 2 and No. 5 singles due to opponents retiring. No. 6 singles player Alyssa Dougan won 6-4, 6-4 over Abby Kayser.

No. 1 singles player Meara Smith won the first set 6-4 before falling 6-3, 6-3 against Karsyn Betts.

The Hawks improve to 12-6 overall.

Singles competition

1. Betts, Karsyn (RU) def. Smith,Meara (MWSU) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3
2. Chiao,Denise (MWSU) def. Vrugteveen, Kim (RU) 3-6, retired
3. Schelble, Alex (RU) def. Dysart,Kayla (MWSU) 6-1, 6-2
4. de Groot, Kim (RU) def. Boldridge,Ceara (MWSU) 6-1, 6-2
5. Beger,Lindsay (MWSU) def. Schatz, Christine (RU) 2-3, retired
6. Dougan,Alyssa (MWSU) def. Kayser, Abby (RU) 6-4, 6-4

Doubles competition

1. Betts, Karsyn/Schatz, Christine (RU) def. Smith,Meara/Chiao,Denise (MWSU) 8-2
2. de Groot, Kim/Vrugteveen, Kim (RU) def. Dysart,Kayla/Dougan,Alyssa (MWSU) 8-1
3. Schelble, Alex/Kayser, Abby (RU) def. Boldridge,Ceara/Beger,Lindsay (MWSU) 8-3

— MWSU Sports Information —