CHICAGO, Ill. -- North Park Women's Tennis snapped a three-match skid with a statement 7-0 win over Millikin University on Friday morning. A pair of Vikings enjoyed 6-0 singles sweeps as NPU claimed its first conference win of the season and Coach Alice Copland grabbed her first CCIW victory at the helm of the program.
Doubles Play
#1: Katja Carlberg / Emilia Sand def. Kristen Armstrong / Isabella Griffiths 7-5
#2: Thea Gifvars / Alexandra Pugachova def. Sarah Parsons / Addie Mills 6-2
#3: Jessica Dudas / Holly Chleboun win via walkover
Singles Play
#1: Pugachova def. Griffiths, 6-0, 6-0
#2: Carlberg def. Mills, 6-1, 6-0
#3: Sand def. Parsons, 6-0, 6-0
#4: Dudas def. Armstrong, 6-2, 6-1
#5: Gifvars def. Koehler 6-2, 6-3
#6 Chleboun win via walkover
Pugachova and Gifvars enjoyed their third doubles win of the season while Pugachova posted her team-leading fourth win in singles play. Sand and Pugachova both swept, while Carlberg dropped only one set in singles action.
"It felt great to get the sweep today - for the team spirit and self esteem. Everyone was super focused and locked in to get the win. We're ready to take on Carroll in our next CCIW match".
What's Next?
North Park (2-3, 1-2 CCIW) travels to Waukesha on Tuesday, September 23, for a match with Carroll University. First serve is set for 3:30 PM.
