OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University women's tennis team was defeated 7-0 by McPherson College on Saturday afternoon in Forst Park.
 
Paula Persson and Valeria Rodriguez lost their no. 1 doubles match 7-5 to Vanessa Hofer and Alexandria Garcia. Camryn Medina and Alejandra Parra fell 7-5 to Taimi Nashiku and Bella Ellerbee in no. 2 doubles.
 
Rodriguez was defeated by Garcia 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 in no. 1 singles. Persson lost her no. 2 singles match 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (5) to Hofer. Parra fell 6-1, 6-3 in no. 3 singles to Nashiku. Medina was defeated by Van Drunen in no. 4 singles 5-7, 6-0, 10-7.
 
The Braves (6-10, 4-2) return to the court on Tuesday, April 1 in Wichita, Kan. against Friends University. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m.
 
Singles competition
1. Alexandria Garcia (MC) def. Valeria Rodriguez (OU) 6-1, 3-6, 6-1
2. Vanessa Hofer (MC) def. Paula Persson (OU) 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (7-5)
3. Taimi Nashiku (MC) def. Alejandra Parra (OU) 6-1, 6-3
4. Laureen Van Drunen (MC) def. Camryn Medina (OU) 5-7, 6-0, 10-7
5. Pia Hinricher (MC) def. No player (OU), by default
6. Bella Ellerbee (MC) def. No player (OU), by default
 
Doubles competition
1. Vanessa Hofer/Alexandria Garcia (MC) def. Paula Persson/Valeria Rodriguez (OU) 7-5
2. Taimi Nashiku/Bella Ellerbee (MC) def. Camryn Medina/Alejandra Parra (OU) 7-5
3. Laureen Van Drunen/Pia Hinricher (MC) def. No player/No player (OU), by default