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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.

Women’s tennis starts spring break with match versus Drake

By Danielle Brown | March 10, 2016

Senior Cristina Alvarez returns a volley. .

Gombera’s improved lineup leads to big win

By Danielle Brown | March 7, 2016

Women’s tennis won big Saturday, defeating the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in a 6-1 matchup and moving to 5-4 on the year.Head coach Tanya Gombera made some changes to her lineup and said she thinks it helped the Huskies in the win. She also said...