FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Eastern Washington women's tennis resumed its conference schedule this morning, facing Northern Arizona on the road. The Lumberjacks won a 6-1 match against the Eagles, claiming five of six singles matches and adding the doubles point. EWU drops to 2-2 in the Big Sky and 8-7 overall. 

"It's always tough to play in Flagstaff with the altitude, but I thought we did a really good job in focusing on giving our best, start-to-finish in the match," head coach Dustin Hinson said. "It didn't matter what happened in the previous point or what was happening in the match; we were going to fight all the way through, and the team did an excellent job in that area. We stayed focused in the moment and in battle, so that's going to help us as we continue with our conference schedule."

The 'Jacks set the tone in doubles, winning No. 2 and No. 3, both 6-1, to clinch the point and take the early lead. 

NAU used commanding wins at No. 2 and 3 singles to move within one point of clinching the match. A victory at No. 5 singles gave the 'Jacks the win, and they would add two more singles wins to pad the score.

Aneliss Zamfirescu helped Eastern avoid the sweep, winning at No. 6 singles against Mia Wolter. The freshman earned a two-set win (7-6 (7-3), 6-3), her second conference singles win of the season and seventh overall. 

"The bright spot, as far as results, was Aneliss at No. 6. She did a great job to be able to get the match win today," Hinson described. "Everybody on the team just battled and fought, regardless of what the score was in both close games and close points. I really thought this was the best we've competed here in a long time. I'm proud of the team for their fight, effort, energy, and for continuing to focus on building our strengths and working on our weaknesses to get better. I'm excited for the upcoming battle against Portland State and our other road matches." 

Results
Singles

1. Patryc Niewiadomska (NAU) def. Leandra Nizetic (EWU) 6-4, 7-6 (10-3)
2. Andrea Noguera (NAU) def. Anait Arutiunian (EWU) 6-0, 6-2
3. Natalie Rainke (NAU) def. Zoe Pradel (EWU) 6-0, 6-0
4. Elen Jantacova (NAU) def. Olivia Marais (EWU) 6-3, 6-3
5. Leontina Stojanovic (NAU) def. Veronika Gayevyk (EWU) 6-2, 6-2
6. Aneliss Zamfirescu (EWU) def. Mia Wolter (NAU) 7-6 (7-3), 6-3

Doubles

1. Elen Jantacova / Natalie Rainke (NAU) def. Zoe Pradel / Olivia Marais (EWU) 4-3 unfinished
2. Patryc Niewiadomska / ANdrea Nguera (NAU) def. Anait Arutiunian / Sara Vasic (EWU) 6-1
3. Leontina Stojanovich / Mia Wolter (NAU) def. Leandra Nizetic / Maria Lopez (EWU) 6-1

Up Next
Eastern Washington stays on the road next week, traveling to play Portland State on Saturday (April 4), with first serve at 10 a.m.
 

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