Box Score MILWAUKEE, Wis. – After dropping the first match of the season, the Western Illinois women's tennis team bounced back Sunday (Jan. 27) morning and defeated Green Bay 6-1 to earn the first dual win of 2019.
"The girls bounced back very well after a tough outing yesterday," said head coach Mirko Bjelica. "Our level of play is improving, and that's what I am especially pleased with."
The Phoenix jumped out to a quick 1-0 advantage after they won the doubles point, but the Leathernecks rallied back to sweep all six single matches.
Mia Melniziki dropped the first set 1-6 and then battled back to win two straight sets 7-6 and 10-8 over Yasmin Glazbrook in No. 1 singles. In No. 6 singles, fellow freshman Megan Tagaloa won the first set 6-1 and then pulled out a 7-5 set victory over Evgeniya Malygina in the third set tiebreaker. Anouk Maajong wrapped up the newcomers by defeating Theresa Tebon 6-3, 6-3 in the No. 3 spot.
All three Leatherneck returners each moved past their matchup in two starlight sets. Junior Laura Ballesteros limited Monika Gredzinski to one point each set (6-1, 6-1) to secure a point in No. 5 singles. Last seasons' All-League honoree Mary Bjelica won 6-3, 6-2 in the No. 2 spot over Kimberley Kaome. Ana Bjelica (No. 4) concluded the weekend action on a 6-4, 6-4 win against Tallie Piaskowski.
Western travels to the Show Me state next weekend to face host Missouri State on Friday (Feb. 8) and then Creighton Saturday (Feb. 9)
Singles:
1. Mia Melnizki (WIU) def. Yasmin Glazbrook (GB) 1-6, 7-6, 10-8
2. Ana Bjelica (WIU) def. Kimberley Kaome (GB) 6-3, 6-2
Doubles:
