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Women's Tennis Falls in Second Round of NCAA Tournament

The WVSU women's tennis team advanced to the round of 32 in the NCAA national tournament for a fifth straight year with a 5-2 win Monday over Edinboro.

The Yellow Jackets took a 2-1 lead after doubles with Kierstin Hensley and Laura Isbey teaming to won 8-2 at first doubles and the duo of Nina Dillwald and Lindsay Goff taking a hard fought 8-6 victory at third doubles.

Hensley and Isbey rolled to wins at the top two singles positions and sophomore Kayla McKnight clinched the win for WVSU with a 6-0, 6-1 victory at six singles.

The Jackets did not fare as well Tuesday in a match moved inside and delayed until 8:30 p.m. due to high winds.

Top-seeded host Indiana University - Pa. jumped ahead 3-0 after doubles play winning by identical 8-2 scores at first and second doubles and taking third by a count of 8-3.

The Hawks then grabbed wins at fourth and fifth singles to take the regional crown.

The Yellow Jackets were making their 10th consecutive appearance in the NCAA tournament and finish the year with a 13-8 record.
 
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Players Mentioned

Nina Dillwald

Nina Dillwald

Junior
Laura Isbey

Laura Isbey

Sophomore
Kayla McKnight

Kayla McKnight

Sophomore
Kierstin Hensley

Kierstin Hensley

Freshman
Lindsay Goff

Lindsay Goff

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Nina Dillwald

Nina Dillwald

Junior
Laura Isbey

Laura Isbey

Sophomore
Kayla McKnight

Kayla McKnight

Sophomore
Kierstin Hensley

Kierstin Hensley

Freshman
Lindsay Goff

Lindsay Goff

Freshman