BOTH MEN AND WOMEN SPLIT IOWA MATCHES

Sioux City, Iowa - On February 20, the Swedes Tennis players traveled to Sioux City, IA to face off against two regional opponents in Mount Marty University and Morningside University.

 

 

The Swede Women started things off against Mount Marty. The Swedes were quick to pick up the doubles point, getting a win at #2 (Elise Richardson, Fr & Elena Jundt, Fr; 6-2) and #3 (Lily Heline, Fr & Meredith Denton, Fr; Walk-over). The #1 team of Makenna Russom and Karee Adam, both Seniors, dropped their set 4-6.

 

In singles, the Swedes continued to take care of business, picking up wins at all four rostered spots to secure a 7-0 win.

 

1. M. Russom/K. Adam 4-6
2. E. Richardson/E. Jundt 6-2
3. L. Heline/M. Denton WO

1. Sofia Castillo Paz (Sr) 6-3, 6-2
2. M. Russom 6-4, 6-1
3. Helen Harbit (Jr) 6-4, 6-4
4. K. Adam 6-0, 6-0
5. E. Richardson WO
6. E. Jundt WO

 

 

Where the women finished, the men continued, also picking up a 7-0 win against their shorthanded opponents. The closest match of the day came at #1 Singles, with Francisco Bravo (So) winning 6-3, 6-3. 

 

1. G. Cardoso/D. Gwilt 6-4
2. Seb. Stipanov/Santiago Stipanov (Fr) 6-0
3. D. Bsereni/Pedro Melo (So) WO

1. F. Bravo 6-3, 6-3
2. Seb. Stipanov 6-0, 6-0
3. D. Bsereni 6-1, 6-1
4. P. Melo 6-0, 6-0
5. San. Stipanov WO
6. Alejandro Rico Moran (Sr) WO

 

 

After a brief break, the women played their second dual of the day vs Morningside University (#21). An early highlight was the freshmen #3 doubles team (E. Richardson/E. Jundt) battling in their match, eventually losing with a score of 7-5. Elena followed up with another battle at #6 singles, eventually losing a 3&3 decision. A non-scoring match at #8 singles picked up the Swedes lone win of the day, a 9-7 victory for Freshman Emily Meyer. The Swedes lost to their hosts 7-0.

 

1. S. Castillo Paz/H. Harbit 2-6
2. M. Russom/K. Adam 0-6
3. E. Richardson/E. Jundt 5-7

1. S. Castillo Paz (Sr) 0-3, 0-6
2. M. Russom 1-6, 2-6
3. H. Harbit 1-6, 0-6
4. K. Adam 3-6, 0-6
5. E. Richardson 1-6, 0-6
6. E. Jundt 3-6, 3-6

 

 

The following morning the Men's team began their dual against Morningside (#14), getting an early win at #1 Doubles (F. Bravo/Martin Priban (Jr); 7-6 (6)). The win continues Fran's early-season success in doubles. It proved to be the only individual win the Swedes claimed on the day, eventually losing 0-7. Notable battles included #2 Sebastian Stipanov, Jr (5-7, 1-6), #4 Gustavo Cardoso, Fr (4-6, 6-7(6)), #5 Diego Bsereni, Jr (2-6, 6-7(6)), and #6 Dylan Gwilt, So (4-6, 3-6).

 

1. F. Bravo/M. Priban 7-6(6)
2. G. Cardoso/D. Gwilt 3-6
3. Stipanov/Stipanov 1-6

1. F. Bravo 1-6, 0-6
2. Seb Stipanov 5-7, 1-6
3. M. Priban 0-6, 0-6
4. G. Cardoso 4-6, 6-7 (6)
5. D. Bsereni 2-6, 6-7(2)
6. D. Gwilt 4-6, 3-6

 

After the road-trip, Coach DeWitt had this as a take-away on the trip: "I thought we had a very productive trip this weekend. That's two weekends in a row we've faced off against really good teams, and we've been able to learn about ourselves both times. The students are probably tired, as this has been a bit of a grind with the time in the car followed by rough matches, but I think it has geared us up well for the beginning of KCAC play. I'm excited for some of our younger women starting to find themselves on the court, and glad to see Fran and Martin continuing their strong doubles play from last spring. Now we have a few days to get ready for another road trip to Doane."

 

 

The Swedes next travel this coming Wednesday (2/25) to Doane University, and then again on Saturday (2/28) to Baker University.