Lady Beavers Tennis head to IIAC Individual Tournament

The Lady Beavers Tennis Team finished out their last sheduled home match against Morningside College on Tuesday. Promising freshman Megan Anderson picked up her team leading fifth singles win at #5 singles. Co-Captain Nicole Hansen also won a thrilling #2 singles win with a 18-16 supertiebreaker score! Nicole also won her doubles match with partner Jen Flint. 

The Beavers head for Cedar Rapids this weekend for the IIAC Individual Conference Tournament. We are looking forward to the challenge and the new format. The tournament will be flighted which will make the field a more compatible playing level. We have a great chance to pick up some wins as our team have been competing  much better overall. Katie Anliker has been playing very solid tennis with a lot of close scores and matches that could go either way. She always gives 100%  and is very capable at any match. Nicole Hansen has improved her overall game and has boosted our lineup since hurting her knee weeks back.Nicole plays with a lot of heart and emotion to bring out her best. Jen Flint, who has some nice singles wins this season, has improved her game and is a very solid doubles player. Jen has the spirit to fight for each point. Captain Jamie Anliker, who has stepped up in position and level of play, has the mental toughness and tenacity to will out her opponent. Promising freshman Megan Anderson, who leads the team in singles wins, has been a solid performer who will grind out her match through heart and determination. Anna LaFontant has been improving her consistency overall and is capable of getting her first win this weekend. Anna has worked hard to build on her strengths.