Women’s Tennis Grabs 5-4 Win Over Webster

The Westminster women’s tennis team grabbed a 5-4 win over Webster University in their final conference matchup of the season. The Westminster Blue Jays conclude their conference season with a 3-2 record heading into the conference tournament.

The Blue Jays won in the two and three doubles spots, giving them a 2-1 advantage heading into singles play.

Senior Kristen Fisher won in the four spot with a 7-6 win with a 8-6 tie breaker and a 6-1 win. Freshman Ellen Woolsey defeated Webster in the five spot, 6-3 and 6-0. Senior Mary Nestor won the final point for the Blue Jays with a 6-0 and 6-1 sweep in the number six spot.

Results:

Westminster College 5, Webster University 4
Apr 16, 2014 at Fulton, Mo. (Elder Tennis Courts)
Singles competition
1. Lewis, Marissa (WUWT) def. Sarah Heeter (WCWT) 6-0, 6-1
2. Kress,Kaylen (WUWT) def. Amy Osborn (WCWT) 6-2, 6-1
3. Espinoza,Isabella (WUWT) def. Jessica Klutts (WCWT) 6-4, 6-3
4. Kristen Fisher (WCWT) def. Foster, Chelsea (WUWT) 7-6 (8-6), 6-1
5. Ellen Woolsey (WCWT) def. Erin Roop (WUWT) 6-3, 6-0
6. Mary Nestor (WCWT) def. Mia Williams (WUWT) 6-0, 6-1

Doubles competition
1. Lewis, Marissa/Kress,Kaylen (WUWT) def. Sarah Heeter/Mariah Hernandez (WCWT) 8-4
2. Amy Osborn/Jessica Klutts (WCWT) def. Espinoza,Isabella/Foster, Chelsea (WUWT) 8-2
3. Kristen Fisher/Ellen Woolsey (WCWT) def. Erin Roop/Mia Williams (WUWT) 8-0

The Blue Jays will round out their regular season with a home match versus Stephens College on Tuesday, April 22. Play begins at 4:00 p.m.