YANKTON, S.D. – Concordia University, Nebraska Women’s Tennis completed a dominant and efficient 7-0 sweep of Mount Marty on Sunday (Apr. 12) at the National Field Archery complex. The Bulldogs showcased overwhelming depth and precision, conceding just a handful of games while improving to 13-5 overall and 4-1 in GPAC play.
“Proud of both our teams,” said Head Coach Lisa Hart. “We came out with a lot of energy and stayed composed throughout the match. We have a big couple of weeks coming up as we prepare for our final GPAC matches and our conference championship. Very proud of all our players!”
Concordia wasted little time establishing control, sweeping all three doubles matches in decisive fashion. At No. 1, Ishane Derman and Mariana Molano blanked their opponents, 6-0, while Chakira Derman and Alana Lopez Pagan matched that effort with a 6-0 victory at No. 2 to clinch the double point. The Bulldogs also secured the No. 3 spot by forfeit to claim the doubles point.
In singles play, the Bulldogs continued their commanding form, winning all six positions in straight sets or by default. Nina Milic set the tone with a crisp 6-0, 6-1 victory at No. 5, taking her fifth straight singles match.
Lopez Pagan followed with a strong 6-2, 6-1 decision at No. 4 and at the top of the lineup, Molano delivered a composed 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 1, was one game shy of a double bagel.
Chakira Derman turned in the most dominant performance of the day, blanking her opponent, 6-0, 6-0, at No. 2. Meanwhile, Ishane Derman secured a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 3, maintaining pressure throughout. Jacey Powell rounded out the lineup with a win by forfeit at No. 6.
Concordia (13-5, 4-1 GPAC) will look to carry this momentum into its next GPAC matchup against Doane (9-10, 4-1 GPAC) on Wednesday (April 15). The Bulldogs take the court at 5 p.m. CT in Crete.