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Heralded freshmen shine in debut for Missouri tennis

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Missouri tennis fans were put on notice, as a pair of five-star recruits excelled in their season debuts.

Freshmen Ellie Wright and Taylor Gruber went undefeated in their matches as Missouri opened its season with wins over Southeast Missouri State and Central Arkansas at the Green Tennis Center.

Wright showcased her versatility, consistently approaching the net with an aggressive mindset and slamming balls out of the reach of her opponents.

"I like to come in, volley, slice, which I think is really important in college tennis," Wright said.

Meanwhile, Gruber showed a lot considering she had joined the team just two weeks ago.