ORLANDO, FLA.-- The Trine women's tennis team was defeated by NAIA-foe Evangel University, 7-2, Monday night at Sanlando Park.
Marissa German (Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth) and Kaitlin Black (Crawfordsville, Ind./Southmont) got the Thunder on the board with a win in no. 3 doubles. The duo was able to pick up an 8-5 victory. Lexi Mack (Temperance, Mich./Bedford) picked up a win at no. 4 singles. After splitting the first two sets, Mack was able to prevail in an exciting 10-8 tiebreak. Trine falls to 4-4 overall with the loss.
The NAIA no. 4 ranked doubles pairing of Amy Fritz and Jenna Elliott paced Evangel to the victory. The duo earned a victory in no. 1 doubles and each picked up singles victories.
Trine returns to action Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. against Coe.