CENTRALIA, Ill. – The Ottawa University women's tennis team was defeated 5-2 by Oakland City University.
 
Valeria Rodriguez and Paula Persson won their no. 1 doubles match 6-2. Alejandra Parra and Camryn Medina lost their no. 2 doubles match 6-1.
 
Persson took a 6-2, 6-4 victory in no. 2 singles over Tiana Sparks. Valeria Rodriguez had a 6-5 lead in set one of her match in no. 1 singles. Maria Trembach retired and Rodriguez earned the victory. Parra lost 6-0, 6-0 in no. 3 singles. Medina was defeated in no. 4 singles 6-1, 6-0 by Cristina Hurtado.
 
The Braves (2-6) open KCAC play on Monday, March 10 in Forest Park against Tabor College. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m.
 
Singles competition
1. Valeria Rodriguez (OU) def. Maria Trembach (OCU) retired
2. Paula Persson (OU) def. Tiana Sparks (OCU) 6-2, 6-4
3. Melissa de Jong (OCU) def. Alejandra Parra (OU) 6-0, 6-0
4. Cristina Hurtado (OCU) def. Camryn Medina (OU) 6-1, 6-0
5. Isabela Todorovic (OCU) def. No player (OU), by default
6. Juliana Puente (OCU) def. No player (OU), by default
 
Doubles competition
1. Valeria Rodriguez/Paula Persson (OU) def. Maria Trembach/Cristina Hurtado (OCU) 6-2
2. Isabela Todorovic/Tiana Sparks (OCU) def. Alejandra Parra/Camryn Medina (OU) 6-1
3. Melissa de Jong/Maja Schmitt (OCU) def. No player/No player (OU), by default