SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After a successful fall campaign, Valor Women's Tennis opened their spring season of competition, taking on NCAA DII Truman State in their opener.

Strong dominant play from Evangel led to a 6-1 victory over the DII Bulldogs, with Abigail Chaney leading the way for the Valor on Friday. Evangel claimed the point in doubles play after the duo's of Rachel and Abigail Chaney as well as Lola Federski and Carly McAtee claimed wins. During singles, Evangel won five of their six matches, dominating the Bulldogs from start to finish for the 6-1 win.

Doubles Results

Rachel Chaney/Abigail Chaney (EU) def. Brown/Negi (TSU), 6-4

Seggerman/Fangman (TSU) def. Faith Taylor/Maddeline Peters (EU), 6-4

Lola Federski/Carly McAtee (EU) def. Worster/Hepfinger (TSU), 6-4

Singles Results

Rachel Chaney (EU) def. Brown (TSU), 6-4, 6-4

Abigail Chaney (EU) def. Seggerman (TSU), 6-0, 6-1

Lola Federski (EU) def. Fangman (TSU), 6-1, 6-1

Maddeline Peters (EU) def. Kennedy-Shireg (TSU), 3-6, 6-3, 10-2

Sydney Dial (TSU) def. Alexia Phipps (EU), 6-2, 6-0

Faith Taylor (EU) def. Worster (TSU), 3-6, 6-4, 10-8

NEXT UP

Valor Women's Tennis has a quick turnaround, taking on the Missouri Valley Vikings on Saturday (Feb. 11) afternoon at 1:00 p.m. in the Cooper Tennis Complex.

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