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Midwestern State defeats Washburn in battle of top-ranked teams

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TOPEKA, Kan. -- The outcome of a tightly contested dual match between highly ranked teams in NCAA Division II came down to the result at No. 6 singles, and No. 5-ranked Midwestern State edged No. 11-ranked Washburn, 4-3, at Genesis Topeka Southwest on Saturday afternoon.

With the dual match knotted, 3-3, Alessia Dolce of Midwestern State was able to rally for a 2-6, 7-6 (6), 6-2 victory over Isabella Marensson at No. 6 singles.

The Ichabods claimed the early lead by winning matches at No. 3 and No. 1 doubles. No. 13-ranked Jessica Binzari and Anda Ghinga pulled out a 7-6 (2) victory over Leonie Floeth and Peyton Koper of Washburn at No. 2 doubles.

The lead was short-lived for Washburn as No. 6-ranked Binzari blitzed Rensek Ubachs at No. 2 singles, 6-1, 6-1.

Hannah Yip put the Mustangs in front with a 6-4, 7-6 (3) victory at No. 1 singles.

No. 8-ranked Sofia Giraldo was upended in a close match at No. 3 singles by Daniela Tijaro, 7-6 (6), 3-6, 7-5, as the Ichabods pulled even in the dual, 2-2.

Anda Ghinga won in straight sets over Saajida Razick, 7-6 (7), 6-3, and MSU reclaimed the lead in the dual match, 3-2.

Peyton Koper won the point at No. 5 singles for the Ichabods with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Camila Garcia, and the dual match was knotted again, 3-3.

With Dolce taking the third set from Marensson, Midwestern State improved to 2-0 with wins on back-to-back days over Rockhurst and Washburn.

The Mustangs are scheduled to host Cowley College for a scrimmage at MSU Tennis Center on Tuesday. First serve is slated for 2 p.m.

 

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Players Mentioned

Jessica Binzari

Jessica Binzari

5' 5"
Senior
Left
Anda Ghinga

Anda Ghinga

5' 6"
Senior
Right
Sofia Giraldo

Sofia Giraldo

5' 6"
Sophomore
Right
Hannah Yip

Hannah Yip

5' 2"
Senior
Left
Alessia Dolce

Alessia Dolce

5' 5"
Freshman
Right
Camila Garcia

Camila Garcia

6' 0"
Freshman
Right

Players Mentioned

Jessica Binzari

Jessica Binzari

5' 5"
Senior
Left
Anda Ghinga

Anda Ghinga

5' 6"
Senior
Right
Sofia Giraldo

Sofia Giraldo

5' 6"
Sophomore
Right
Hannah Yip

Hannah Yip

5' 2"
Senior
Left
Alessia Dolce

Alessia Dolce

5' 5"
Freshman
Right
Camila Garcia

Camila Garcia

6' 0"
Freshman
Right