Blue Raiders take win over Hilltoppers

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee's women's tennis team broke its seven-match losing streak on Friday night with a 7-0 win over rival Western Kentucky.

The two teams started the match with doubles as the Blue Raiders swept. Junior Anna Djananova began the rout with her 6-0, 6-2 win over Margo Van Bussell.

Middle Tennessee clinched the match when junior Natalie Araya defeated Marija Djuran 6-3, 7-5.

The Blue Raiders continued to perform well in doubles taking a sweep over the Hilltoppers.

Middle Tennessee will be back in action on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. when it plays host to Indiana State at the Buck Bouldin Tennis Center.

Singles
1. Marietta Bigus (MT) def. Erin Fulkerson (WKU) 6-1, 6-2
2. Natalie Araya (MT) def. Marija Djuran (WKU) 6-3, 7-5
3. Andrea Herrera (MT) def. Marlou Van Bussel (WKU) 6-1, 6-4
4. Taylor Coffey (MT) def. Jacomiey Feilzer (WKU) 6-1, 6-4
5. Anna Djananova (MT) def. Margot Van Bussel (WKU) 6-0, 6-2
6. Marlene Chemin (MT) def. Carrie True (WKU) 6-3, 6-3

Doubles
1. Marietta Bigus/Andrea Herrera (MT) def. Erin Fulkerson/Jacomiey Feilzer (WKU) 8-6
2. Marlene Chemin/Anna Djananova (MT) def. Margot Van Bussel/Marlou Van Bussel (WKU) 8-4
3. Natalie Araya/Taylor Coffey (MT) def. Carrie True/Marija Djuran (WKU) 8-2

Match Notes:
Western Kentucky 7-3
Middle Tennessee 7-8
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (5,1,4,2,3,6)

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