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Huskies run past Cougars

An undefeated showing Sunday against the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars concluded a 2-0 weekend getaway for the women’s tennis team.

The Huskies, who are 2-3 on the year, were able to get the doubles point and win all singles matches to beat the Cougars 7-0.

“It was a great team effort against a team that beat us last year,” said Head Coach Tanya Mahefu, according to NIU Media Services. “Overall, it was a good weekend for the team.”

At No. 1, freshman Thisuri Molligoda and senior Evelyn Youel defeated Ann-Christine Link and Lara Tupper 6-3.

Freshmans Maria Potsi and Lara Slisko notched a 6-3 win at No.