Four-match win streak ends in GPAC opener

By Jacob Knabel on Apr. 4, 2018 in Men's Tennis

CRETE, Neb. – Although senior Annie Horn kept her GPAC singles win streak alive, the Concordia University women’s tennis team came up short in its efforts to start conference play with a victory. Doubles play made the difference for host Doane, which came away with a 5-4 win on Wednesday evening (April 4) in Crete.

The defeat snapped a four-match win streak for head coach Joel Reckewey’s squad, which stands at 9-6 overall.

Horn has now won eight GPAC regular-season singles matches in a row dating back to her sophomore season. The Denver, Colo., native topped Ashley Zaeske at the No. 1 spot, 7-6 (9-7), 6-2. Reigning GPAC player of the week Claudia Miranda Viera also turned in a victory at No. 3 singles and senior Alison Ebel did the same at No. 5.

Unfortunately for Concordia, it fell behind 2-1 after doubles play. The combo of Ebel and junior Kayla Smock won by an 8-5 decision at No. 3. Horn and partner Kirsten Wagner dropped a tight 8-6 battle at No. 1.

Doane (4-7, 1-0 GPAC) held off the Bulldogs by splitting the six singles matches. The Tigers were coming off a 5-4 loss to Grand View University (Iowa) in their most recent outing.

Concordia is scheduled to play again Saturday with a trek to Morningside (6-4, 0-0 GPAC) on the slate. First serve is set for 12 p.m. CT from Sioux City, Iowa.

CRETE, Neb. – Although senior Annie Horn kept her GPAC singles win streak alive, the Concordia University women’s tennis team came up short in its efforts to start conference play with a victory. Doubles play made the difference for host Doane, which came away with a 5-4 win on Wednesday evening (April 4) in Crete.

The defeat snapped a four-match win streak for head coach Joel Reckewey’s squad, which stands at 9-6 overall.

Horn has now won eight GPAC regular-season singles matches in a row dating back to her sophomore season. The Denver, Colo., native topped Ashley Zaeske at the No. 1 spot, 7-6 (9-7), 6-2. Reigning GPAC player of the week Claudia Miranda Viera also turned in a victory at No. 3 singles and senior Alison Ebel did the same at No. 5.

Unfortunately for Concordia, it fell behind 2-1 after doubles play. The combo of Ebel and junior Kayla Smock won by an 8-5 decision at No. 3. Horn and partner Kirsten Wagner dropped a tight 8-6 battle at No. 1.

Doane (4-7, 1-0 GPAC) held off the Bulldogs by splitting the six singles matches. The Tigers were coming off a 5-4 loss to Grand View University (Iowa) in their most recent outing.

Concordia is scheduled to play again Saturday with a trek to Morningside (6-4, 0-0 GPAC) on the slate. First serve is set for 12 p.m. CT from Sioux City, Iowa.