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Women's Tennis Opens 2021 Season With 5-2 Victory Over Eastern Illinois

WATERLOO, Iowa -- The Creighton women's tennis team posted a 5-2 victory over Eastern Illinois on Friday at the Black Hawk Tennis Club in Waterloo, Iowa during the Bluejays' first match of the 2021 season.

The Bluejays moved to 1-0, while the Panthers fell to 1-2.

Creighton started the contest with wins at the No. 2 and 3 doubles slots to secure the first overall point. and claimed a 6-2 win at No. 3 before newcomers and paired for a 6-4 victory at the No. 2 slot.

All six singles matches ended in straight sets as the Bluejays won four of the six matchups to earn the team victory.