AKRON, Ohio — The University of Akron women's tennis team improved its win streak to four matches by sweeping a non-conference doubleheader on Saturday at the LaTuchie Tennis Center. The Zips opened the day with a 5-2 win over Valparaiso in the morning, then defeated Morgan State 6-1 in the afternoon to improve to 8-1 overall.
Against Valparaiso, the Zips took the doubles point after claiming the first two matches. Freshmen Luisa Echeverry (Cali, Columbia) and Waverly Wituski (Springboro, Ohio) handed Meg Modesto and Erin Staal a 6-2 loss at No. 3 doubles to give UA an early lead.