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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women's tennis team began its journey in the NCAA Tournament Friday morning, hosting Concordia (Wis.) at Premier Tennis and Fitness in Janesville.
The No. 34-ranked Warhawks (20-6) defeated Concordia Wisconsin (20-6) in a 5-0 dual.
The Warhawks started off in doubles with a trio of victories, only dropping two games among the three matches. Seniors
Bridgid McGuire (Slinger/Slinger) and
Jillian Wallace (Crystal Lake, IL/Central) set the tone with an 8-0 sweep in the first slot, before the Warhawks took both the Nos. 2 and 3 matches by 8-1 margins.
The Warhawks continued to battle in singles. Wallace dominated the fourth slot in 6-0, 6-0 fashion, while junior
Gabi Kitchell (Wausau, Wis./D.C. Everest) clinched the dual in the first singles match with a 6-1, 6-0 victory. The dual was played to decision.
The Warhawk women advanced to the second round with their victory this morning and will play at Wangerin Courts tomorrow. They will play the winner of No. 28 Gustavus Adolphus and St. Scholastica at 11:30 a.m. in the second round.
