TACOMA, Wash. - - The Logger women's tennis team delivered a strong doubles showing at home on Monday, ultimately falling 6-1 to a tough Salisbury University squad. Despite the final team score, the morning was highlighted by the Loggers' ability to clinch the opening point of the match and push the Seagulls through several marathon singles sets.
How It Happened
The Loggers set a high-energy tone early by claiming the doubles point in clinical fashion. While the top duo of Kaylee Yamada and Pearl Buck battled through a competitive 6-3 set at No. 1, the depth of the Logger lineup turned the tide. Frances English and Nicole Wilson displayed great chemistry at the No. 2 spot, outlasting their opponents for a gritty 7-5 victory. Hannah Nejedly Welt and Ginger Parker were equally impressive at No. 3, executing a sharp 6-4 win to secure the 1-0 lead heading into singles play.
As the match moved to singles, the Loggers continued to force Salisbury into deep rallies. At the No. 1 spot, Yamada found her rhythm in the second set, nearly forcing a third before falling 6-1, 7-5. The most intense battle of the day took place at the No. 6 position, where Meredith Friess put on a masterclass in resilience. After a 6-3 opening set, Friess pushed her opponent to the absolute limit in a marathon second frame, eventually dropping a narrow 7-6 tiebreaker.
Bean Lowe and Zoe Richter both brought consistency to the No. 3. and No. 5 spots, with Richter holding steady in a 6-3, 6-3 match. Parker and English also put up strong defensive efforts against a hard-hitting Salisbury top-half, ensuring the Seagulls had to earn every point on the board.
What Happens Next
The Loggers will take the upcoming weekend off to recover and sharpen their skills on the practice courts. This break serves as the final serve as the final preparation for a major Northwest Conference road trip. Puget Sound returns to action on Saturday, March 28, traveling to Portland to face Lewis & Clark College at 11 AM, where they look to carry this doubles momentum back into conference play.
