After falling to Denison, 5-4, and Duquesne, 6-1, the University of Dayton women’s tennis team lost a tough match to Xavier, 5-2, in what Coach Mahone described as “the best team effort this season."

After falling short in all three doubles matches, the Flyers’ praised freshman, Claire Dreyer, fought hard against XU’s Katie Pleiman at number one in singles. Dreyer fell to Pleiman in a tough 6-2, 6-7 (4-7), (8-10) battle.  Following the loss, Loni Dickerhoof beat Tifanie Treece 6-4, 4-3 (Def.). The Flyers final win in singles play came from Claire McNulty who defeated Ally Westling, 6-1, 6-4.

On Sunday, UD’s strong efforts kept in-state rival, Wittenberg, scoreless for a Flyer victory of 7-0.  This match was the second shutout this season for UD. Their first being on March 11 against Ohio Northern.

“We were especially happy to compete and play well against a more experienced XU,”” Coach Mahone said about the weekend. “Everyone gave 110%.”

Next up, the Flyers will face off at home against Ohio Dominican Monday, April 4 at 5:00 pm. That Wednesday, April 6, they will meet Wright State in a 4:00 pm start at home.