SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS – The University of the Incarnate Word women's tennis team won their first round match at the Lone Star Conference Tournament over Cameron, 5-2 before losing to Abilene Christian in the semifinals, 5-0 on Friday at the Southlake Tennis Center. (Match 1, Match 2)

In a rematch from last Friday, the Cardinals once again defeated the Aggies.  They led 2-1 after doubles play and then won three of the first four singles matches to grab the victory.

Jennifer Betancourt and Taryn Strahl combined for three of the Cardinals' five wins.  They teamed together at #3 doubles for an 8-5 victory over Elvira Sholles and Antonia Moberg.  Strahl knocked off Florencia Tornero 6-4, 6-4 at #4 singles while Betancourt defeated Moberg 6-0, 6-0 at #6 singles.  As a bonus, UIW #1 player Ivana Katavic upset nationally ranked Amanda Moberg 6-4, 6-0.

The win over the Aggies propelled the Cardinals into the conference semifinals where the Wildcats proved to be too strong.  ACU won all three doubles matches and then took the first two singles matches for the easy win.
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