OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University women's tennis team defeated Avila University 5-2 on Monday afternoon in Forest Park.
 
The Braves took the doubles point to take the early 1-0 lead. Paula Persson and Valeria Rodriguez defeated Alaeyah Chelborad and Tia Wilsher 6-0 in no. 1 doubles. Camryn Medina and Alejandra Parra took a 6-1 victory in no. 2 doubles over Kylee Bragaw and Danielle Jean-Louis.
 
Rodriguez won her no. 1 singles match 6-4, 6-1 over Jean-Louis. Persson took a 6-1, 6-2 victory in no. 2 singles over Bragaw. Parra defeated Wilsher 6-0, 6-0 in no. 3 singles. Medina earned a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Ava Healy in no. 4 singles.
 
Ottawa (6-9, 4-1) returns to the court on Saturday, March 29 against McPherson College in Forest Park. The match is scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m.
 
Singles competition
1. Valeria Rodriguez (OU) def. Danielle Jean-Louis (AU) 6-4, 6-1
2. Paula Persson (OU) def. Kylee Bragaw (AU) 6-1, 6-2
3. Alejandra Parra (OU) def. Tia Wilsher (AU) 6-0, 6-0
4. Camryn Medina (OU) def. Ava Healy (AU) 6-0, 6-0
5. Alaeyah Chleborad (AU) def. No player (OU), by default
6. Kylee Norris (AU) def. No player (OU), by default
 
Doubles competition
1. Paula Persson/Valeria Rodriguez (OU) def. Alaeyah Chleborad/Tia Wilsher (AU) 6-0
2. Camryn Medina/Alejandra Parra (OU) def. Kylee Bragaw/Danielle Jean-Louis (AU) 6-1
3. Kylee Norris/Ava Healy (AU) def. No player/No player (OU), by default