Panthers Drop Spring Season Openers
EIU swept by #54-ranked WMU and Miami (Ohio)
1/18/2009 7:26:54 PM
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The Eastern Illinois women's tennis squad opened the spring portion of the schedule on Sunday, dropping two 7-0 matches, first to Miami (Ohio) and later to #54-ranked Western Michigan. Both matches were held at Indiana University's Indoor Tennis Center.
The Panthers picked up a lone doubles victory versus the WMU Broncos in the second dual matchup of the afternoon, as the freshman/sophomore duo of
Amanda Dibbs and
Abby Allgire downed Moccia/Denny in a close 8-6 matchup.
Unfortunately the Panthers (0-2) lost the other two contests and failed to pickup the all-important doubles point.
Each of Eastern's singles play ended in straight set losses on the day.
EIU returns to action on Saturday, Jan. 24, traveling to SIU-Edwardsville for a noon matchup versus the instate rivals.