QUINCY, Ill. — The Quincy University women's tennis team came up just short in a closely contested 4-3 decision against visiting Missouri Valley College on Saturday morning (April 6) at the Quincy Racquet Club. The non-conference tilt marked the Hawks' final match before beginning Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) play.

Quincy claimed one of the three doubles match to begin things. At No. 2 doubles, Anna Matino and Ana Alvarez rolled to a 6-4 win, while Mahi Panchal and Katrin Ismailova were narrowly edged 6-4 at No. 1. The decisive doubles point came down to the No. 3 matchup, where Nora Hennessy and Brittney Kelly fell 6-0 to give the Vikings the edge.

In singles play, the Hawks rallied behind strong performances from the top of the lineup. Panchal was dominant at No. 1 singles, winning 6-2, 6-4, while Ismailova followed suit with a 6-2, 6-1 victory at No. 2. Matino added a third point for Quincy at No. 4, sweeping her opponent 7-5, 6-0.

Despite the early momentum, the Vikings claimed wins at the remaining three positions to secure the 4-3 result. Alvarez battled through a three-set marathon at No. 3 but came up short in the final frame, 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-4. Hennessy and Kelly dropped straight-set contests at No. 5 and No. 6, respectively.

Next Up

Quincy will turn its attention to GLVC play. The Hawks open conference action at home on Thursday, April 11, when they host William Jewell College at 2:00 PM.