Falcons Fall With an Altered Lineup
MEQUON, Wis. – The Concordia Wisconsin women's tennis team found itself in a battle between two of the best teams in the state. The Falcons fought hard with an altered lineup but fell short with a 3-6 loss to move to 10-1 on the season.
The Falcons opened the afternoon with an 8-1 victory at No. 1 doubles with the dup of senior Ricki Budewitz (Watertown, Wis.) and freshman Sofia Buhr (Blumenau, Brazil).
The Eagles struck back with victories at No. 2 and 3 doubles.
Sofia Buhr made quick work of Lauren Lindow at No. 2 singles with a 6-3, 6-0 victory.
Senior Mallory Moen (Neenah, Wis.) then defeated Shelby Roth at No. 3 singles, 6-4, 6-2.
The Eagles inched closer to a win with victories on courts one and five.
Senior Mia Andrae (Cedarburg, Wis.) forced a tiebreaker on court four with a 6-3 victory in the second set but UWL picked up the 10-8 victory in the third set tiebreaker.
The Falcons look to bounce back on Saturday at Wheaton.
