Posted: Apr 03, 2021
Women's Tennis Wins Fifth Straight - Defeats Purdue Northwest 5-2
OVERVIEW
SCORE: Northwood Timberwolves 5, Purdue Northwest Pride 2
RECORDS: Purdue Northwest (5-6, 1-2 GLIAC), Northwood (6-5, 3-0 GLIAC)
LOCATION: Park Forest, Ill. (Park Forest Tennis Club)
RECAP: Northwood women's tennis extends their winning streak to five with a 5-2 win at Purdue Northwest Saturday (April 4)
INSIDE THE MATCH
- Doubles was as close as it could be, with all three matches being decided in a tiebreaker. NU won at the No. 3 position, but the Pride picked up wins at No. 1 and No. 2 to take a 1-0 lead.
- Northwood was the better team in singles, however, as the Timberwolves won five of the six matches to earn the overall victory.
- Three of the NU's wins were lopsided, as Purdue Northwest won a total of just two games in six sets in those wins. Two NU wins were in three sets.
UP NEXT
- The Timberwolves will host Lake Superior State Friday (April 9). First serve is set for Noon.