OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University women's tennis team defeated Southwestern College 5-0 on Thursday morning in Forest Park.
 
Paula Persson and Valeria Rodriguez won their no. 1 doubles match 6-0 over Alexis Kersten and Natalie Blaufuss.
 
Rodriguez took her no. 1 singles match 6-0, 6-1 over Kersten. Persson defeated Blaufuss 6-1, 6-0 in no. 2 singles. Alejandra Parra was her no. 3 singles match 6-1, 6-3 over Rosennscar Elie. Camryn Medina earned a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Adin Bruna in no. 4 singles.
 
Ottawa (8-11, 6-3) returns to the court on Saturday, April 12 in Lindsborg, Kan. against Bethany College. The match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.
 
Singles competition
1. Valeria Rodriguez (OU) def. Alexis Kersten (SWC) 6-0, 6-1
2. Paula Persson (OU) def. Natalie Blaufuss (SWC) 6-1, 6-0
3. Alejandra Parra (OU) def. Rosennscar Elie (SWC) 6-1, 6-3
4. Camryn Medina (OU) def. Adin Bruna (SWC) 6-1, 6-0
 
Doubles competition
1. Paula Persson/Valeria Rodriguez (OU) def. Alexis Kersten/Natalie Blaufuss (SWC) 6-0