Women's Tennis Tops LCC

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The University of the Incarnate Word women's tennis team picked up a 4-1 victory over visiting Laredo Community College on Thursday.

The Cardinals (4-14) picked up the lone doubles point available and then won three of the four singles matches that were played. Jennifer Betancourt (Valencia, Venezuela/La Salle Guaparo) and Taryn Strahl (San Antonio/Churchill HS) each had two wins for the Cardinals.

Betancourt swept past Milena Vitez 6-1, 6-0 at No. 2 singles and teamed with Sarah Savedra (El Paso/El Paso HS) for an 8-6 win at No. 1 doubles. Strahl knocked off Kim Rodriguez 6-0, 6-2 at No. 3 singles and combined with Kelsey Reblin (Round Rock/Round Rock HS) for a shutout win at No. 2 doubles.

The Cardinals are back in action on Saturday against Southland Conference rival Lamar University at 11 a.m. at home.

Singles competition

1. Ilijana Ivic (LCC) def. Sarah Savedra (UIW) 6-2, 6-3

2. Jennifer Betancourt (UIW) def. Milena Vitez (LCC) 6-1, 6-0

3. Taryn Strahl (UIW) def. Kim Rodriguez (LCC) 6-0, 6-2

4. Brianah Creek (UIW) def. Jessica Garza (LCC) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles competition

1. Sarah Savedra/Jennifer Betancourt (UIW) def. Ilijana Ivic/Milena Vitez (LCC) 8-6

2. Taryn Strahl/Kelsey Reblin (UIW) def. Kim Rodriguez/Jessica Garza (LCC) 8-0

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