MENOMONIE (August 31, 2019) - Freshman
Elizabeth Wentzel was part of two winning efforts in her collegiate debut, teaming with fellow freshman
Lauren Couves for an 8-3 win at No. 1 doubles. UW-Stout lost 6-3 to UW-Stevens Point Saturday
Wentzel and Couves downed Jenna Koepp and Nancy Cozzi 8-3 in the No. 1 doubles match. Wentzel earned a win at No. 3 singles, defeating Barbara Covek, 6-3 2-6, 6-1. Couves earned a win by default at No 2 singles.
"Our two freshmen were really impressive in their first college matches," said second year Blue Devil coach
Bryce Supri. "Elizabeth did not play many singles matches in high school, so singles is fairly new for her. Halfway through the first set, her footwork and movement around the court improved and she really cruised in the second and third sets."
Annie Sandry, playing her first match at No. 1 singles, dropped a 6-3, 7-6 (10-2) decision to Koepp.
Kennedy Kleist lost at No. 4 singles, 6-2, 6-1.
Mariah Kent fell at No. 5 singles 6-0 6-1 and
Elizabeth Wahlquist lost a No. 6 singles, 6-0, 6-2.
"Annie represented us very well at the No. 1 singles spot," Supri said. "She responded well from dropping the first set and jumping out to a 5-2 lead in the second before falling a set tiebreak."
Sandy and
Kylie Rennie were edged at No. 2 doubles, 8-5, and high school teammates Kent and Kleist lost at No. 3 doubles, 8-5.
The Blue Devils return to action Saturday, Sept. 7 when they travel to UW-Eau Claire to take on the Blugolds at 9 a.m. and Bethel University at 12 p.m.
