NORMAL, Ill. -- A competitive non-conference schedule is paying off for North Park Tennis, as the Vikings made short work of seventh seeded Illinois Wesleyan University, 5-1, in Thursday's CCIW Quarterfinals match.

Doubles Play

#1: Alexandra Ristfeldt / Katja Carlberg def. Amber Ehrlich / Olivia Bell 7-5

#2: Emilia Sand / Alexandra Pugachova def. Katie Van Heuklon / Gabi Lipske 6-2

#3: (unfinished) Maddie Starr / Thea Gifvars play Kate Christian and Andie Wilson 6-6

Singles Play

#1: Ristfeldt def. Ehrlich 6-2, 4-0

#2: Carlberg def. Lipske, 6-4, 6-0

#3: Pugachova def. Van Heuklon 6-0, 6-0

#4: Sand def. Bel, 6-0, 6-2

#5: (unfinished) Christian 6-4, Starr 5-1 

#6: Wilson def. Ella Darrow 6-4, 6-1

North Park Notes

• Vikings with convincing wins in singles play, including a sweep by Pugachova in the third singles slot
• North Park sets the tone early with a pair of doubles win and had momentum in the #3 doubles match

What's Next?

North Park advances to the CCIW Semifinals and will face third seeded Wheaton College tomorrow, April 25. The Vikings earned their first-ever win over the Thunder back on September 21, 2024 and look to duplicate that effort in the semifinal match.