Elsie Ha September 13
Michael McLoone
Sophomore Elsie Ha clinched the match for the Warhawks at UW-Eau Claire with a win at No. 6 singles. (Michael McLoone photo)

Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis Moves to 3-0 in WIAC

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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women's tennis team extended its win streak over Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opponents to 99 dual matches Friday night with an 8-1 triumph at UW-Eau Claire (1-2 overall, 1-1 WIAC) at John and Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center in Eau Claire.
 
The Warhawks (4-0, 3-0) swept all three doubles matches for a 3-0 start to the match. Sophomore Molly Rueth (Wheaton, Ill./Glenbard West) and freshman Megan Setter (Kenosha, Wis./St. Joseph Catholic Academy) didn't drop a game in an 8-0 triumph at the second position. Juniors Paige Nierman (Hawthorn Woods, Ill./Stevenson) and Sabrina Palavra (Skokie, Ill./Niles North) were 8-2 winners at No. 1, and sophomore Olivia Kraft (Bloomington, Ill./Normal Community) and freshman Courtney Day (Oshkosh, Wis./North) posted an 8-2 victory at No. 3.
 
Kraft started singles play on a high note for UW-Whitewater with a 6-2, 6-1 triumph at the No. 2 slot. Sophomore Elsie Ha (Palatine, Ill./Fremd) clinched the match with a 6-0, 6-1 win at the No. 6 position.
 
Palavra was next to secure a victory, earning hers by a 6-1, 6-3 count at the third spot. Sophomore Jessica Minkov (Schiller Park, Ill./East Leyden) registered a 6-2, 6-1 triumph at No. 4, and senior Madeline Slicker (Mequon, Wis./Homestead) recorded a 6-4, 6-2 win at No. 5.
 
The Warhawks visit UW-La Crosse Saturday at 10 a.m. to complete the weekend road trip.
 
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Players Mentioned

Elsie Ha

Elsie Ha

5' 1"
Sophomore
Olivia Kraft

Olivia Kraft

5' 4"
Sophomore
Jessica Minkov

Jessica Minkov

5' 7"
Sophomore
Paige Nierman

Paige Nierman

5' 6"
Junior
Sabrina Palavra

Sabrina Palavra

5' 8"
Junior
Molly Rueth

Molly Rueth

5' 4"
Sophomore
Madeline Slicker

Madeline Slicker

5' 8"
Senior
Courtney Day

Courtney Day

5' 9"
Freshman
Megan Setter

Megan Setter

5' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Elsie Ha

Elsie Ha

5' 1"
Sophomore
Olivia Kraft

Olivia Kraft

5' 4"
Sophomore
Jessica Minkov

Jessica Minkov

5' 7"
Sophomore
Paige Nierman

Paige Nierman

5' 6"
Junior
Sabrina Palavra

Sabrina Palavra

5' 8"
Junior
Molly Rueth

Molly Rueth

5' 4"
Sophomore
Madeline Slicker

Madeline Slicker

5' 8"
Senior
Courtney Day

Courtney Day

5' 9"
Freshman
Megan Setter

Megan Setter

5' 3"
Freshman