CHICAGO, Ill. -- Head Coach Alice Copland reigned in the first win as a collegiate head coach on Saturday afternoon, as North Park Women's Tennis enjoyed a 5-2 home win over the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Doubles Play

#1: Alexandra Pugachova / Katja Carlberg def. Lana Brooks / Ana Kamiyama 6-0

#2: Delaney Premeau / Stephania Gonzales def. Thea Gifvars / Emilia Sand 6-4

#3: Jessica Dudas / Holly Chleboun def. Emily Gutknecht / Amelia Segelstrom 6-4

Singles Play

#1: Kamiya def. Carlberg 6-4, 6-2

#2: Pugachova def. Premeau 6-0, 6-0

#3: San def. Gonzales 6-4, 6-4

#4: Dudas def. Brooks 6-1, 6-1

#5: Gifvars def. Gutknecht 7-6, 6-2

#6: Segelstrom def. Chleboun 6-3, 7-6

Coach's Corner

"What an excellent season opener for this team! We started strong in doubles securing two wins on courts one and three and from there, the momentum didn't stop. The team started strong and singles, and it prevailed when Thea secured the clinch win at the 5 singles spot. The team stayed very focused and motivated throughout the match today and I'm very proud of our first win!"

What's Next?

North Park (1-0) heads right back to their home court on Saturday, August 30, for a match against Judson University. First serve at the River Park Courts will be at 11:00 AM CT.