March 10, 2001

DAYTON, Ohio - The UWM women's tennis team split a pair of matches this weekend, beating Oakland University 5-2 and falling to Wright State 7-0.

In the win over Oakland, the Panthers scored victories at second, fourth, fifth and sixth singles, as well as at second and third doubles. Kaila Duff won a hard-fought, three-set match at second singles, while the Panthers dominated in other matches. Kate Laveck won 6-2, 6-0 at sixth singles, while the doubles team of Shauna Jensen and Laveck won 8-1 at third doubles. Julie Heling and Jackie Groehler both won their singles matches, while the Panthers also won at second doubles.

In the match with Wright State, UWM's Kaila Duff hung tough at second singles before falling 6-4, 6-0.

"I was really proud of the team this weekend," coach Erin Grambow said. "They came back after a tough loss to a conference opponent to beat a solid team. No one ever gave up and they cheered each other on, which is a great testament to their team spirit."

The Panthers will head to Hilton Head Island, S.C., next weekend for their spring trip.

"We're looking forward to spring break," Grambow said. "We're playing good teams and it will be a great experience for everyone."