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April 11, 2009

Lions fall to Emporia State, 7-2

Box Score

Joplin, Mo.  - The Missouri Southern Lions fell to Emporia State, 7-2 today in MIAA action at the MSSU Tennis Courts in Joplin. 

Kati Andersen and Lauren Skimbo won their matches at No. 1 and 2 singles action as Andersen defeated Amanda Morris 6-4 and 6-1, while Skimbo won 6-4 and 6-4.

Southern will be back in action on April 14 when they travel to Northeastern State.

Emporia State 7, Missouri Southern 2
Apr 11, 2009 at Joplin, Mo. (MSSU Tennis Courts)
 
Singles competition
1. Andersen,Kati (MSSU) def. Morris,Amanda (ESU) 6-4, 6-1
2. Skimbo,Lauren (MSSU) def. Ford,Kirsten (ESU) 6-4, 6-4
3. Barger,Michelle (ESU) def. Lewis,Alex (MSSU) 6-2, 6-0
4. McKee,Katie (ESU) def. Sterling,Becca (MSSU) 6-2, 6-2
5. Huston,Emily (ESU) def. Tunnell,Brianna (MSSU) 6-0, 6-2
6. Sarrfiz,Sheila (ESU) def. Buckland,Audry (MSSU) 6-0, 6-2

 
Doubles competition
1. Barger,Michelle/Morris,Amanda (ESU) def. Andersen,Kati/Lewis,Alex (MSSU) 8-2
2. Ford,Kirsten/Huston,Emily (ESU) def. Skimbo,Lauren/Sterling,Becca (MSSU) 8-2
3. McKee,Katie/Sarrfiz,Sheila (ESU) def. Tunnell,Brianna/Buckland,Audry (MSSU) 8-7 (7-2)

 
Match Notes
Emporia State 8-4, 2-2 MIAA
Missouri Southern 2-9, 1-6 MIAA