The Eastern Kentucky University women's tennis team experienced mixed results during their road trip in Missouri, losing 4-0 to Missouri but bouncing back to edge Lindenwood 4-3. The victory over Lindenwood ended a six-match losing streak and brought their season record to 7-12, with a 2-7 mark in true road games. Key contributions came from Sasha Parkhomenko, Marilou Cote, and Izem Elif Olcer, who secured singles wins in the second match. The team is set to face Belmont on March 22 at 11 a.m. ET.

By the Numbers
  • EKU improved to 7-12 overall after their doubleheader.
  • Sasha Parkhomenko and Marilou Cote both won singles matches against Lindenwood.
State of Play
  • EKU snapped a six-match losing streak through their win against Lindenwood.
  • The team is looking to gain momentum heading into their next match against Belmont.
What's Next

Following the split results, EKU aims to build on their momentum against Belmont. A solid performance could shift their season dynamics positively.

Bottom Line

EKU's resilience in bouncing back against Lindenwood highlights their potential, but they must continue to capitalize on this momentum in upcoming matches to improve their season record.