HILLSBORO, Kan. - The Ottawa women's tennis team won their first match of the season as they defeated Tabor, 4-3 on Monday afternoon in Hillsboro.

Paula Persson won the no. 1 singles match 6-4, 6-3 over Amy Holloway, while Mariam Alli-Balogun won the no. 2 singles match 6-0, 6-0 over Jacilyn Seachris. Alejandra Parra won the no. 4 singles match 6-0, 6-0 over Selyn Duke

In doubles, Mariam Alli-Balogun and Alejandra Parra won the no. 1 match 6-2 over Joao Sa and Adah Branam and Amy Holloway, and Te'a Newcomb and Paula Persson won the no. 2 doubles match 6-2 over Ashley Jimenez and Jacilyn Seachris.

Ottawa (1-3, 1-0 KCAC) returns to the court on March 12 as they host the University of Saint Mary in their home opener at 11:00 AM.

Singles Competition
1. Paula Persson (OU) def. Amy Holloway (TC) 6-4, 6-3
2. Mariam Alli-Balogun (OU) def. Jacilyn Seachris (TC) 6-0, 6-0
3. Adah Branam (TC) def. Te'A Newcomb (OU) 6-7, 7-5, 6-0
4. Alejandra Parra (OU) def. Selyn Duke (TC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Kaelin Maier (TC) def. No Player (OU)
6. Ashley Jimenez (TC) def. No Player (OU)
 
Doubles Competition
1. Alejandra Parra/Mariam Alli-Balogun (OU) def. Adah Branam/Amy Holloway (TC) 6-2
2. Paula Persson/Te'a Newcomb (OU) def. Ashley Jimenez/Jacilyn Seachris (TC) 6-2
3. Selyn Duke/Kaelin Maier (TC) def. No Players (OU)