Yellow Jackets Fall in Spring Opener
DEFIANCE, OHIO – The Defiance College women’s tennis team opened up their spring season with a close loss to Alma (Mich.) College by a final match score of 5-4.
DEFIANCE, OHIO – The Defiance College women's tennis team opened up their spring season with a close loss to Alma (Mich.) College by a final match score of 5-4.
Alma (2-4) swept doubles play to take the early 3-0 lead over Defiance (5-13) going into singles play.
The Yellow Jackets closed the gap in singles play by winning four out of the six matches. Freshman Hannah Hesterman (Archbold) defeated her Scot opponent 6-2, 6-2 at the second singles spot. Senior Haley Kuhlman (Oregon/Clay) played third singles and won 6-4, 6-3. Senior Nicole Tank (Lincoln Park, Mich. /Roosevelt) stood strong in the fourth spot and came out on top 6-2, 6-2. Senior Dava Donaldson (Elyria) rounded out the winners for the Yellow Jackets with a final match score of 6-4, 6-4.