Anderson Fights Past Cougars, Blue Jays

The Anderson University women's team fought past Concordia University Chicago and Elmhurst University on Sunday in Elmhurst, Ill.

Anderson (2-0) secured a 7-2 win against Concordia Chicago (1-5). The Ravens then claimed a 7-2 victory against Elmhurst (0-1).

COACH SCOTT GREVE'S COMMENTS

• Both teams executed our practice plans very well. I couldn't be happier with the way these two teams have worked in order to get to this stage of our preparation for a successful season. It was a hot day with a lot of sunshine which was great.
• This also brings the challenge of physical preparedness when you are playing back-to-back matches. These athletes have prepared well and showed they were ready mentally, physically and emotionally to handle the physical challenges and execute.
• We were excited to see everyone in action. It really helps us as coaches to see these athletes in competition. Watching them in practice is great, but seeing them in competition reveals what they are capable of as we move forward.
• As we discussed after the match, we have several things we need to work on, but overall, everyone showed why we are excited about our tennis program. These kids showed they are ready to continue to get better and play with the talent we have been blessed with.

ANDERSON 7, CONCORDIA CHICAGO 2

No. 1 Doubles – Claire Hannaford/Megan Long (Anderson) def. Tatiana Overton/Ali Wingood (Concordia Chicago) 8-2

No. 2 Doubles – Ella Frantz/Kate Oberle (Anderson) def. Amelia Engelman/Kamila Giza (Concordia Chicago) 8-0

No. 3 Doubles – Jessica Parker/Mackenzie Straulin (Concordia Chicago) def. Kate Bishop/Maddi Martin (Anderson) 8-7 (8-6)

No. 1 Singles – Megan Long (Anderson) def. Ali Wingood (Concordia Chicago) 6-1, 6-3

No. 2 Singles – Claire Hannaford (Anderson) def. Tatiana Overton (Concordia Chicago) 6-4, 6-2

No. 3 Singles – Gabby Hosier (Anderson) def. Amelia Engelman (Concordia Chicago) 6-0, 6-0

No. 4 Singles – Jessica Parker (Concordia Chicago) def. Kate Bishop (Anderson) 7-5, 6-4

No. 5 Singles – Maddi Martin (Anderson) def. Mackenzie Straulin (Concordia Chicago) 6-4, 6-4

No. 6 Singles – Angelia Thorsen (Anderson) def. Amirah Shakir (Concordia Chicago) 6-3, 6-1

ANDERSON 7, ELMHURST 2

No. 1 Doubles – Julia Kostadinova/Anna Sophia Stone (Elmhurst) def. Megan Long/Claire Hannaford (Anderson) 8-7 (10-8)

No. 2 Doubles – Ella Frantz/Kate Oberle (Anderson) def. Megan Engstrom/Silvia Barak (Elmhurst) 8-1

No. 3 Doubles – Gabby Hosier/Maddi Martin (Anderson) def. Olivia Grabowski/Alma Kahmesieh (Elmhurst) 8-2

No. 1 Singles – Julia Kostadinova (Elmhurst) def. Megan Long (Anderson) 6-0, 6-3

No. 2 Singles – Ella Frantz (Anderson) def. Anna Sophia Stone (Elmhurst) 6-3, 6-4

No. 3 Singles – Claire Hannaford (Anderson) def. Silvia Barak (Elmhurst) 6-2, 6-4

No. 4 Singles – Gabby Hosier (Anderson) def. Megan Engstrom (Elmhurst) 6-1, 6-2

No. 5 Singles – Maddi Martin (Anderson) def. Olivia Grabowski (Elmhurst) 6-3, 6-2

No. 6 Singles – Kate Oberle (Anderson) def. Alma Kahmesieh (Elmhurst) 6-0, 6-1

UP NEXT

Anderson is set for two matches on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Webster Groves Recreational Complex in Webster Groves, Mo. The Ravens battle Principia College (0-0) at 1 p.m. ET and then take on Webster University (3-0) at 5 p.m. ET.