While aiming for a third GPAC win in a row, the Bulldogs fell short in the close matches and were on the wrong end of a 5-2 decision against College of Saint Mary on Tuesday (April 5). Tara Ferrel won her doubles and singles matches.
Concordia Women's Tennis will know exactly where it stands within the GPAC after a three-match week that will put it up against CSM, Hastings and Midland. The Bulldogs are coming off GPAC wins over Mount Marty and Northwestern.
Seven different Bulldogs notched wins in singles and/or doubles as Concordia (2-0 GPAC) made it back-to-back wins within the GPAC. Tessa Blough, Sofia Morales and Megan Hakes each won both their doubles and singles matches.
Concordia exercised complete control of Thursday (March 31)'s match at Mount Marty while earning a 7-0 victory that put it on the board in conference play. Three Bulldogs were the main catalysts on the day.
The Bulldogs will attempt to get on the board with their first GPAC win of 2022 as they prepare for matches this week with Mount Marty and Northwestern. Concordia is coming off a loss at Morningside over the weekend.
In a matchup of teams that shared the 2021 GPAC regular season title, Concordia wound up on the wrong end of a 6-1 decision on Saturday (March 26). Sofia Morales came through with a win at No. 1 singles to lead the Bulldogs.
Strong doubles play was the highlight of the match on Saturday (March 19) as the Bulldogs fell by a 5-2 team score at Missouri Valley. Concordia triumphed in two singles matches and one doubles match.
The Bulldogs were tested significantly on Wednesday (March 16) in what amounted to a 6-1 home loss to Bethel (Kan.). The lone team point came courtesy of Megan Hakes at No. 5 singles.
Following a break in the schedule, the Bulldogs got back to action on Tuesday (March 15) and dropped a 5-2 decision at the hands of Sterling. Singles wins were turned in by Sofia Morales and Megan Hakes.
Following a number of canceled matches last week, the Bulldogs will resume the 2022 season with three outings this week. They will host Sterling and Bethel before making a road trip to Missouri Valley on Saturday.
The 2016 Bulldogs were made up of almost exclusively freshmen and sophomores. A year later, Coach Joel Reckewey has a much more experienced roster led by the likes of Alison Ebel, Annie Horn and Kayla Smock.
Despite the young athletes on the Concordia women’s tennis team, the Bulldogs proved to be a GPAC contender in the 2016 season. The team, made up of freshmen and sophomores, went 5-3 in the conference this year.
A young Concordia women's tennis team rides into the GPAC tournament with a four-match win streak and more confidence than ever before.
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