Posted: Feb 09, 2024
Northwood Women’s Tennis Grabs a Nailbiter Against Michigan Tech
OVERVIEW
SCORE: Northwood Timberwolves 4, Michigan Tech Huskies 3
RECORDS: Northwood (2-0), Michigan Tech (0-3)
LOCATION: Midland, Mich.
RECAP: Northwood women's tennis grabs a nailbiter against Michigan Tech (February 9)
INSIDE THE MATCH
· Michigan Tech took an early lead winning the doubles point behind wins on the second and third line.
· The Timberwolves battled back from falling in doubles by taking four of the six singles.
· Rafaella Platsiota got the ball rolling for Northwood with a strong win over MTU's top line.
TOP NU PERFORMERS
· Rafaella Platsiota: 2-0 on the day.
· Savannah Matuszewski: 2-0 on the day.
Singles Competition
- Rafaella Platsiota (NU) def. Grace Eland (MTU) 6-3, 6-0
- Danijela Danilovic (NU) def. Bella Bigari (MTU) 6-2, 6-2
- Savannah Matuszewski (NU) def. Emily Cojocaru (MTU) 6-4, 4-6, 6-2
- Brigitte Gomez (NU) def. Emily Rose (MTU) 6-2, 7-6
- Chiara Heniz (MTU) def. Yuliia Khmara (NU) 6-3, 6-2
- Marina Fernandez (MTU) def. Regan Fales (NU) 6-4, 1-0, retired
Doubles Competition
- Savannah Matuszewski/Rafaella Platsiota (NU) def. Grace Eland/Ekaterina Khardina (MTU) 6-1
- Emily Cojocaru/Emily Rose (MTU) def. Yuliia Khmara/Danijela Danilovic (NU) 6-3
- Chiara Heinz/Bella Bigari (MTU) def. Brigitte Gomez/Regan Fales (NU) 6-1
UP NEXT
· The Timberwolves will host Davenport on Saturday (February 10).