UW-Stout 5, University of Dubuque 4
DUBUQUE, Iowa (September 1, 2012) - The UW Stout women's tennis team defeated the University of Dubuque, 5-4,.Saturday in the season opener.
Stout's freshman Janessa Poirer went extra in the first set (7-6) at No. 6 singles, then took the second set, 6-2. Returners
Elizabeth Lehnertz, and
Emily Grossen both had three sets wins, Grossen at No. 2 singles 6-4, 4-6, 10-7, and Lehnertz at No. 4, 5-7, 6-1, 10-6.
The Blue Devils took two doubles wins to set set the stage for the team win. Grossen and
Kelsey Pedersen took an 8-3 No. 2 win and
Elizabeth Burda and
Emily Gawronski at 9-8 win at No. 3 doubles. The No. 1 team of
Abby Cornelius and
Molly Denney were edged, 9-8.
The win marked the first career win for first year coach Erin Konsela on a team that includes only two returners.
The Blue Devils open the WIAC season Wednesday, Sept. 5 when they host UW-Eau Claire at 3:30 p.m
