Women’s tennis loses their first game in a month in a half

After their match against Azusa Pacific, the Eagles took home a loss.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • March 31, 2022

Women’s tennis loses their first game in a month in a half

Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Biola Athletics

Women’s tennis faced off against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars on March 26 in Azusa, California. Though the Eagles fought hard to maintain their 14-match winning streak, the Eagles were unable to take the lead, resulting in a loss, 5-2.

STAYING IN THE FIGHT

Though the Eagles failed to score any points, entering the final matches of the competition with a four-point trail, 4-0, women’s tennis stayed in the fight. In the No. 5 singles, redshirt sophomore Brooke Fager rallied in a drawn-out match against the Cougars. In the singles court, Fager tied up the first match at 5-5, then ultimately won the match by taking a two-point lead, winning 7-5. In the second match, Fager sealed the victory, taking a 6-2 win and earning Biola’s first point.

Freshman Alexandria Mann scored the second point for the Eagles, finishing strong in the No. 3 singles court. Mann split the first two sets with the Cougars, resulting in a third-set tiebreaker to 10 points. Mann battled to take the two-point lead and ultimately won, 11-9. Despite Fager’s and Mann’s efforts, the Eagles were unable to take the victory.

Women’s tennis (17-2) will return home on Wednesday at 12 p.m. in hopes of rekindling their winning streak against the Academy of Art. Live footage and stats from this event are located on the Biola Athletics website.

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Amanda Frese, Managing Editor

Amanda Frese is a senior journalism major who sends too many exclamation points in all of her texts and loves to make coffee. [email protected] Studying journalism at Biola University has given me so many opportunities — I don't even know where to start. I took classes on magazine writing and public affairs reporting. I interned at the Borgen Project, Pan de Vida and H3R Magazine. I studied in Quito, Ecuador for a semester. I learned about my voice not only as a journalist, but as a person, and how to connect with people. As a senior this year, looking back at my experience at Biola, I remember writing my first article for The Chimes. Thinking that my article was perfect, I submitted it and soon received copious edits from the editors who published it. The Chimes, since my first article, has taught me the importance of growing, adapting and learning from every experience. Whether it is my relationships with my roommates and friends, travelling to a place that feels unfamiliar or interviewing someone for an article, the Chimes taught me the importance of entering into these opportunities with a desire to learn. This year I am excited to be the managing editor for the Chimes. I look forward to continuing to grow as I serve the Chimes staff and the Biola community in this position.