UW-La Crosse wins second straight tennis title
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse secured its second straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women’s tennis regular-season championship on October 14, defeating UW-Eau Claire 7-0 at Green Island Tennis Park.
Seventeenth Regular-Season Title Secured at Green Island Tennis Park
The victory marks the 17th regular-season title in program history for the Eagles. UW-La Crosse improved to 7-0 overall and 5-0 in conference play following the shutout on October 14. Against UW-Eau Claire, the Eagles extended their home winning streak to 14 matches. The team holds a 29-4 record across their last 33 home appearances.
Hannah Cady and Shelby Roth defeated Magdalena Kristo and Reese Keller 6-2 at the No. 1 position. Lily Jorgenson and Caitlyn Stadter followed with a 6-1 win over Delaney Hanson and Beatriz Felchak at No. 2. Maia Samuelson and Lauren Lindow completed the doubles sweep by defeating Brooke Boland and Stella Pratt 6-2 at No. 3.
Shelby Roth topped Magdalena Kristo 6-2, 6-1 at No. 1. Lily Jorgenson defeated Beatriz Felchak 6-1, 6-1 at No. 2. Caitlyn Stadter beat Reese Keller 6-1, 6-2 at No. 3, while Lauren Lindow blanked Aubrey Wittwer 6-1, 6-0 at No. 4. Hannah Cady secured a 6-1, 6-0 victory against Delaney Hanson at No. 5, and Maia Samuelson closed the sweep with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Brooke Boland at No. 6.
Conference Standings Ahead of October 17 Matchups
The Eagles face UW-Whitewater on October 17. UW-Whitewater enters that contest with a 5-1 overall and 4-1 conference record.
UW-Whitewater can earn a share of the conference championship with a victory on October 17. Meanwhile, UW-Eau Claire holds a 6-1 overall and 4-1 conference mark. UW-Eau Claire can secure a piece of the title if they defeat UW-Stevens Point on October 17 and UW-La Crosse loses its final match.