Women defeat SBU to advance to GLVC title match

Zuzanna Szmyd and Ella Coleman teamed up in No. 1 doubles

Box Score The Rockhurst women's tennis team defeated Southwest Baptist, 4-1, for their ninth consecutive win in the semifinals of the GLVC Women's Tennis Tournament Saturday in Springfield, Illinois.

The Hawks (15-5) will meet Indianapolis (12-5) in the GLVC Championship match Sunday at 9 a.m. in Springfield, Illinois.

Dani Lentisco and Marina Magai captured No. 2 doubles, 6-4. Maria Baez and Sofia Valdespino won 6-3 in No. 3 doubles.

Sofia Valdespino, Zuzanna Szmyd and Magai won in straight sets in No. 2, 3 and 4 singles. Baez fell in No. 6 singles in two sets. Ella Coleman's No. 1 singles match was unfinished with Coleman leading 4-2 in the third set.

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Players Mentioned

Dani Lentisco: 5' 7"; Senior

Zuzanna Szmyd: 5' 10"; Sophomore

Sofia Valdespino: 5' 6"; Junior

Maria Baez: 5' 5"; Senior

Ella Coleman: 5' 6"; Sophomore

Marina Magai: 5' 7"; Junior

Players Mentioned

Dani Lentisco
: 5' 7"; Senior

Zuzanna Szmyd
: 5' 10"; Sophomore

Sofia Valdespino
: 5' 6"; Junior

Maria Baez
: 5' 5"; Senior

Ella Coleman
: 5' 6"; Sophomore

Marina Magai
: 5' 7"; Junior