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Trine University

Women's Tennis

THUNDER WIN ROSE-HULMAN INVITATIONAL

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The Trine University women's tennis team turned in a dominating performance at the Rose-Hulman Invitational, as they bested Franklin College and host Rose-Hulman. The Thunder finished with 16 points while Rose-Hulman finished with 7 and Franklin with 4.

In all, the Thunder won 16 matches, including sweeping the six doubles matches while dropping just two singles matches in the two-day tournament.

Juniors Jessica Huhnke (Newburgh, Ind./Castle) and Lauren Schlueter (Akron, Ohio/Revere) along with sophomore Erin Kwaske (Jackson, Mich./Western), senior Samantha Willmann (Anderson, Ind./Frankton) and freshman Alexis Mack (Temperance, Mich./Bedford) all went undefeated in singles action for the weekend.

In the opener, the Thunder defeated Franklin 8-1. In singles action, Willmann swept her opponent 8-0 in the fifth spot. Huhnke also dominated at the No.1 position, winning 8-1.

Against Rose-Hulman, Huhnke swept her opponent in straight sets 6-0, 6-0. Kwaske also nearly swept her opponent in the No. 3 singles, winning 6-1, 6-1. Junior Chrissy Uphaus (Centerville, Ind./Centerville) won a tight battle at second singles 6-1, 4-6, 10-8.

The team will travel to Taylor for a non-conference match on March 20 for a 3:00 p.m. match.

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Players Mentioned

Jessica Huhnke

Jessica Huhnke

Junior
Lauren Schlueter

Lauren Schlueter

Junior
Chrissy Uphaus

Chrissy Uphaus

Junior
Samantha Willmann

Samantha Willmann

Senior

Players Mentioned

Jessica Huhnke

Jessica Huhnke

Junior
Lauren Schlueter

Lauren Schlueter

Junior
Chrissy Uphaus

Chrissy Uphaus

Junior
Samantha Willmann

Samantha Willmann

Senior