LIBERTY, Mo. – Coming off a record breaking season, the Concordia University women’s tennis program began a new one by knocking off an NCAA Division II opponent. The Bulldogs began their fall schedule by defeating William Jewell College, 6-1, at Clayview Country Club in Liberty, Mo., on Thursday (Sept. 5). It marked the season opener for both sides.
Last season head coach David DeSimone guided Concordia to 15 victories and was named the GPAC Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year. DeSimone is now in year two with a program that moves on without Marlene Maier, who turned in perhaps the best single season by an individual in the school’s history in women’s tennis.
On Thursday, senior Kirsten Wagner took over at the top spot in the singles lineup. Wagner, No. 2 Allison Marshall and No. 3 Angela Bell each earned contested singles victories. Prior to singles, the combos of Wagner and Marshall at No. 1 and Britney Lewis and Tara Ferrel at No. 2 produced victories. The only defeat for the Bulldogs occurred at No. 4 singles.
The Concordia men’s and women’s tennis teams are remaining in Missouri for this weekend’s Missouri Valley College Tournament to be played in Marshall. The event will feature competitors from four institutions.