WTEN Closes Regular Season With 5-2 Win Over Butler

Friday, April 12

6:00 PM CT

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WTEN Closes Regular Season With 5-2 Win Over Butler

4/12/2024 9:01:00 PM | Women's Tennis

Box Score Results (PDF)

Golden Eagles finish 1-1 in Friday night double header

By: Communications

MILWAUKEE - The Marquette University women's tennis team competed in a double header Friday at Elite Sports Club – River Glen, hosting Xavier and Butler.

Xavier Matchup

Xavier opened the match by claiming the doubles point with a win at No. 2 and No. 3.

Due to the Golden Eagles having a double header, Marquette and Xavier agreed to play to clinch.

The Musketeers entered singles play with a 1-0 advantage with the doubles point. Xavier went on gained three straight-set victories to take the 4-0 win over the Golden Eagles.

Butler Matchup

Marquette opened the match by claiming the doubles point with wins at the No. 1 and No. 3.

Lara Kaiser picked up the first singles win for the Golden Eagles at the No. 6 position (6-2,6-2)

Senior Sarah Badawi earned a straight-set singles victory for Marquette at No. 4 (6-3, 6-4) to give the Golden Eagles a 3-1 advantage.

Emilija Kojcic clinched the Golden Eagles victory with a straight set win at No. 1 (6-3,6-4)

Senior Tiana Windbuchler picked up a win in three sets at the No. 5 spot (3-6,6-4,6-4)

With the win, Marquette reclaims victory over Butler after the Bulldogs have taken the last three meetings.

UP NEXT: Marquette will open postseason play at the BIG EAST Championships in Cayce, S.C..

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