UW-Stout 8, UW-River Falls 1
RIVER FALLS (September 10, 2016) - UW-Stout handily defeated UW-River Falls in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) opener Saturday, downing the Falcons 8-1.
The Blue Devils (2-1, 1-0 WIAC) doubles teams set the groundwork for the day, not giving up more than two sets.
Linsey Thisius and
Anna Lano took No. 1 doubles with an 8-2 score.
Emma Pedersen and
Jenna Welke gave up only one set with an 8-1 win.
Katie Kreibich and
Annie Sandry captured No. 3 doubles at 8-2.
Thisius won at No. 1 singles, 6-1, 6-3. Pedersen took No. 2 singles at 6-3, 6-4. Kreibich won No. 4 singles at 6-3, 6-3. Lano won at No. 5 with a tighter 6-4, 6-4, win and Welke won at No. 6 with 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 win.
Katie Govin dropped her No. 3 singles match with a close 7-5, 6-4 decision.
Stout will host UW-Eau Claire and the College of St. Benedict, Saturday, Sept. 17, Eau Claire at 9 a.m. and St. Benedict at 3 p.m.
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