Few things in sports are as motivating and satisfying as redemption.
Two years ago, Xavier University's women's tennis team found itself in the finals of the Big East Conference Tournament. With a conference championship and an NCAA Tournament berth on the line, the Musketeers lost in the final to DePaul.
After the 2020 season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, redemption finally arrived last week for Xavier.
The Musketeers beat DePaul 4-1 in the finals of the Big East Tournament on April 26, securing the program's second Big East title (2016) and its second trip to the NCAA Tournament.