February 21, 2007

AC women’s tennis hangs with Cougars
Passion of team shows through in season-opening loss

ADRIAN, Mich.—The Adrian College women’s tennis team opened the 2007 season with a hard-fought loss against NAIA-foe Spring Arbor University, 4-5, at the Merillat Center on Wednesday afternoon.

Lindsey Eshelman won both of her matches, including a 7-5, 6-4 win at first singles over Cara Wall. She teamed with Karen Kruisenga at first doubles for an 8-2 win over Wall and Anna Cotton.

The Bulldogs received two default wins in third singles and third doubles.

Head tennis coach David Kurvink spoke of the Bulldogs’ first match.

“It was a hard-fought loss. The passion of the team really came through. This has prepared us and we will come through when this situation presents itself again.”

Adrian will get their next chance at a win in Hilton Head, South Carolina, when they face Mercyhurst on Monday, February 26.