Women's Tennis | February 15

DeKALB, Ill. – The Northern Illinois University women's tennis team outlasted Saint Louis, 4-2, at home on Sunday night. The victory extends the Huskies winning streak to five.

The doubles point proved to be vital to the win for NIU. Malika Kabdesh / Nataly Ninova defeated Emmerson White / Madison Hill at No. 1 while Jenna Horne / Theodora Kousiou won 6-1 at No. 2.

Ninova (Palma de Mallorca, Spain / IES Centre De Tecnificacio Esportiva IB) gave the Huskies at 2-0 lead with a win at No. 4 singles, but the Billikens secured the next two wins to tie the match at 2-2.

Lucia Yecora (Seville, Spain / IES V Centenario School) recorded a 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 at No. 3 to tilt the match back to the Huskies favor.

Rebeca Garcia Miralles (Castellón, Spain / IES Sos Baynat) clinched the match for NIU with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Aryn Walker. Garcia Miralles has now won five consecutive matches.  

NIU won't play this coming weekend and will next play at Bradley on Friday, Feb. 27.