The Purdue Northwest women's tennis team opened its 2026 season on Friday afternoon, taking on Valparaiso at The Courts of Northwest Indiana. The Pride competed across singles and doubles play, ultimately falling 6-1 in the season opener.
The Basics:
- The match was held at The Courts of Northwest Indiana in Valparaiso, Indiana.
- The contest marked the season opener for the Pride.
- Purdue Northwest competed in both singles and doubles play.
- The Pride dropped the match to Valparaiso by a final score of 6-1.
The Breakdown:
Doubles Results:
Singles Results:
- Valparaiso's Moira Silva defeated PNW's Elisoa Andriantefihasina (/), 6-0, 6-1.
- Valparaiso's Alexandra Popa defeated PNW's Tamiya Lintz (Dallas, Texas/Heritage), 6-1, 7-5.
- Valparaiso's Lacey Tanner defeated PNW's Haizea Lopez (Cochabamba, Bolivia/), 6-1, 7-6.
- PNW's Victoria Watine (Lyon, France/Saint Louis Saint Bruno) earned the Pride's lone point with a straight-set win over Valparaiso's Brynn Steven, 6-1, 6-2.
- Valparaiso's Andrea Delgado defeated PNW's Lavinia Bortolaso (Italy), 6-7, 6-2, 11-0.
- Valparaiso's Jolene Fernandes defeated PNW's Monti Gay Coella, 6-0, 7-6.
Up Next:
The Pride women's tennis team will look to bounce back as they return to action on Saturday, February 14th at 12:00 PM CT, traveling to face Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.
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