The West Virginia University tennis team earned its first conference victory of the season on March 28, defeating Cincinnati 4-0 at the Summit Tennis Academy.
This win marks a significant moment for the Mountaineers, who had previously struggled in Big 12 play. The result improves their overall record to 7-9 and their conference record to 1-8.
The match began with strong doubles performances from West Virginia. Lucia Tognoni and Laura Villanueva Morillo claimed a 6-4 win on court two, while Lyla Byers and Sosanne Malaak also secured a 6-4 victory on court three to clinch the doubles point. The top-court match went unfinished with West Virginia leading.
In singles play, Villanueva Morillo extended the lead with a straight-set win on court two. Byers followed suit with another straight-set victory on court four. Julie Bousseau sealed the sweep for West Virginia by rallying from one set down to defeat her opponent in three sets on court three.
Several matches were left unfinished as the Mountaineers reached four points needed for victory. For more information about the team and upcoming matches, fans are encouraged to visit WVUsports.com or follow WVUTennis on social media platforms X, Facebook, and Instagram.
The team’s performance against Cincinnati could provide momentum as they continue through their Big 12 schedule.
