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Do-or-die in last week of season for women’s tennis

By Danielle Brown | April 21, 2016

Women’s tennis heads into its final week of the season at sixth place in the MAC, and must defeat both Miami University and Eastern Michigan University in order to make it to the tournament.Continuing to lead the Huskies is junior Adey Osabuohien, who...

Women’s tennis falls out of conference race

By Danielle Brown | April 18, 2016

Women’s tennis (6-12, 1-5 MAC) went 0-2 over the weekend, dropping games to the University at Buffalo on Friday and Western Michigan University on Saturday.Junior Adey Osabuohien came up big again for the Huskies, winning her singles matches in both...

Sophomore Evelyn Youel serves during a match against Western Michigan University on April 12, 2015.

Women’s tennis looks to end 3-game losing streak in upcoming match

By Danielle Brown | April 14, 2016

Sophomore Evelyn Youel serves during a match against Western Michigan University on April 12, 2015.

Women’s tennis drops in MAC standings, 4 games left to play

By Danielle Brown | April 11, 2016

Women’s tennis traveled to Toledo, Ohio on Friday to play against the University of Toledo, taking a 6-1 defeat.The Huskies (6-10, 1-3 MAC) picked up a win in their No. 1 singles match thanks to a strong performance from junior Adey Osabuohien, who...

Senior Cristina Alvarez serves against Toledo on April 18, 2014. Alvarez and the Huskies fell to Akron on Friday by a score of 7-0.

Women’s tennis looks to end two-game losing streak

By Danielle Brown | April 7, 2016

Senior Cristina Alvarez serves against Toledo on April 18, 2014. Alvarez and the Huskies fell to Akron on Friday by a score of 7-0.

Women’s tennis struggles to win games late in season

By Danielle Brown | April 4, 2016

Women’s tennis (6-9, 1-2 MAC) played at the Boylan Tennis Center in Rockford for the last time this season Friday, losing to the University of Akron (13-6, 3-0 MAC) with a 7-0 score line.Junior Adey Osabuohien came close to winning her No. 1 singles...

Christina Alvarez prepares to return a serve in a doubles match against Bowling Green University on March 29, 2013.

Women’s tennis to play first home outdoor match of season

By Danielle Brown | March 31, 2016

Christina Alvarez prepares to return a serve in a doubles match against Bowling Green University on March 29, 2013.

Women’s tennis sophomore Abigail Dekkinga prepares a swing in a 2014 practice. Dekkinga is up to 46 wins in her second season, helping to lead the Huskies in their 6-8 season.

Dekkinga makes strong impression on team within 2 years

By Danielle Brown | March 31, 2016

Women’s tennis sophomore Abigail Dekkinga prepares a swing in a 2014 practice. Dekkinga is up to 46 wins in her second season, helping to lead the Huskies in their 6-8 season.

8 games to go to this week

By Northern Star staff | March 28, 2016

Tennis, baseball and softball will be playing at home this week. Here are eight games and activities to catch this weekend:Friday• Women’s tennis vs. Miami University - 11 a.m. at the West Tennis Courts• Spring Sports Bash - 1-3 p.m. behind the...

Women’s tennis goes 1-1 in first week of MAC

By Northern Star staff | March 28, 2016

Women’s tennis (6-8, 1-1 MAC) went 1-1 in its first MAC play, beating Bowling Green State University on Friday and losing to Ball State University on Sunday.The Huskies’ win over the Falcons broke their three-game losing streak, but they followed...

Women’s tennis looks to win Bowling Green matches following losing streak

By Danielle Brown | March 24, 2016

Women’s tennis (5-7) will look to break its recent struggles as it begins conference play this week against Bowling Green State University(2-11) and Ball State University (13-2).The Huskies are currently on a three-game losing streak and have won just...

Sophomore Evelyn Youel serves against Western Michigan University on April 12.

Women’s tennis falls short in Florida over spring break

By Danielle Brown | March 21, 2016

Sophomore Evelyn Youel serves against Western Michigan University on April 12.