Women’s tennis team stumbles at Hope

HOLLAND, Mich. – The Olivet College women's tennis team was shutout by Hope College, 9-0, in a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) match today at the Etheridge Tennis Complex.

Final Score: Hope 9, Olivet 0
Location: Etheridge Tennis Complex; Holland, Michigan
Records: Olivet 4-7 overall, 0-3 MIAA; Hope 6-2 overall, 3-0 MIAA

• Due to the Comets having only five players, the Flying Dutch claimed wins in the two contested doubles matches and the five contested singles matches. The remaining two wins at No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles were default victories.

• Senior Desiree Luque Pradas lost a close match, 6-2, 7-5, at No. 1 singles.
• Sophomore Ally Sears dropped a 6-1, 7-5 decision at No. 4 singles.

• The Comets return to competition next Tuesday, April 13, at Calvin University. First serves are at 4 p.m.